Planning

Cambridgeshire County Council - Virtual Reality Headsets for Trauma Awareness training

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jan 2025 at 16:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Virtual Reality Headsets aimed at Trauma Awareness training. This initiative is part of the training provided by Cambridgeshire Virtual School to schools and services working with children in care to improve educational outcomes. The procurement process falls under the industry category of "Education and training services" with an additional focus on "Computer-related equipment" and targets delivery within England, United Kingdom. A key date to note is the engagement end date on 30th April 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses able to supply and update Virtual Reality Headsets with specialised Trauma Awareness programmes. Companies that understand the educational field, particularly in supporting children affected by trauma, will find this opportunity particularly suited to their expertise. The tender is inclusive of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their services within educational and training sectors. Businesses capable of providing ongoing training and support for using these headsets will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council - Virtual Reality Headsets for Trauma Awareness training

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire Virtual School currently delivers training to schools and other services working with children in care, to improve educational outcomes for all Cambridgeshire children who have or have had a social worker. As part of this training there is a focus on Trauma aware this is to help professionals understand childhood trauma and be able to better assist and deliver appropriate interventions. We are looking for a solution that will: Provide Virtual Reality Headsets which have Trauma awareness programmes loaded. Update the Trauma Awareness programme and content of the Virtual Reality Headsets when needed. Have an understanding of the remit of the Virtual School, our challenges and how we can use the headsets to benefit our children and provide training and continuing support on using the headsets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-509736ba-daa1-4074-a583-3f67393ac060
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ff83a7-bb53-4b73-a60b-147c6a548aed
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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