Award

Virtual Decisions programmes and training

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

02 Oct 2024 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Bedford Borough Council, was for the provision of "Virtual Decisions programmes and training," falling under the industry category of social work and related services. This procurement involves the supply of multiple VR headsets and includes two days of training. The tender reached the award stage with the process marked as complete as of 2nd October 2024. The procurement method was specified as "Other - Waiver." Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1st September 2024 and the contract period starting from 2nd September 2024 to 31st August 2027. The location of delivery is Bedford, England, with a postal code of MK42 9AP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in VR training programmes, particularly those geared towards social services and community support. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, offering significant growth potential through collaboration with a sizeable public authority like Bedford Borough Council. Engaging in this contract provides visibility and a prestigious client portfolio, particularly beneficial for enriched learning and training solutions providers in the social work sector.

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Notice Title

Virtual Decisions programmes and training

Notice Description

Unlimited use of the multi award winning Virtual Decisions programmes loaded onto 5 VR headsets, complete with carry cases and headphones, with the following titles Knives, Gangs, and 2 days training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8655b505-9875-4fe4-8ef2-cad7fb239d83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1e9bc5-6f23-4187-9212-4588b7972eac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Hub
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234718282

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROUND MIDNIGHT LTD (T/A VIRTUAL DECISIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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