Award

Virtual Reality Oracle

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2020 at 12:25

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

02 Nov 2020 at 11:39

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

23 Oct 2020 at 08:33

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Oct 2020 at 16:43

Tender Notice
Planning

18 Aug 2020 at 17:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Virtual Reality Oracle" is commissioned by the University of Bristol, focusing on artistic services, specifically creating a virtual reality experience of oracular divination at the ancient Greek site of Dodona. The tender was first published on 22 October 2020, and the contract was awarded on 11 December 2020, with a contract period from 5 January 2021 to 4 January 2022. This open procurement method follows an open procedure below the monetary threshold, with an estimated value of £41,666.67 GBP. The tender period concluded on 19 November 2020.

This opportunity can foster significant business growth for experienced VR production companies, particularly those specialising in educational and immersive technologies. Businesses that can effectively showcase their ability to recreate historically significant environments and offer innovative virtual experiences would be especially well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging in educational projects such as this not only enhances a company's portfolio but also expands their network within academic and cultural institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Reality Oracle

Notice Description

The Virtual Reality Oracle (VRO) is a UK Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded research project led by Professor Esther Eidinow (Classics & Ancient History, University of Bristol), in partnership with Kings College London and the University of Bath. The VRO project seeks to create a first-person virtual reality experience of oracular divination (seeking advice from the Gods) at the ancient Greek site of Dodona during the period circa 450 BCE. The VRO experience will serve primarily as an educational tool and will be used by A-level students, academic researchers and museums to inform, educate and inspire. We seek to commission an experienced VR production company to work with our research team to recreate this important ancient site, the people who worked and visited there, and the process of divination itself. Following competition, the University has selected Friday Sundae Studios as our preferred bidder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-904308cc-5c75-4cdd-ba52-a60bd32ac7a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a956e86-b53d-4a2e-852e-93fcf3322642
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2020Expired
Award Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2021 - 4 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRIDAY SUNDAE STUDIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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