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Virtual Reality Service

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2021 at 09:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a contract titled "Virtual Reality Service" was conducted by Nottinghamshire County Council. This tender, categorised under Information Technology Services (CPV 72222300), was initiated to select a vendor that can provide VR technology and training services for staff involved in adoption and fostering processes. The contract has a value of £150,000, lasting for three years from 4th January 2021 to 3rd January 2024, with an optional one-year extension. The tender period concluded on 4th December 2020, and the award notice was published on 14th January 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in technology services and training. Companies that can provide innovative VR solutions and training programmes, particularly those with experience in social services or educational training, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with Nottinghamshire County Council could also lead to further collaborations within the public sector, enhancing business growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Reality Service

Notice Description

A contract will be awarded to a single supplier to provide VR technology and a program to train staff across the adoption and fostering service to become certified practitioners in the use of VR, ensure that access to the experience is built in throughout the adoption journey (from Preparation, Assessment and Matching through to post order support) to learn from the content and experience The length of the contract will be for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a556de38-f3c2-4928-9f34-f1ace8c7856e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cac60b1-9b55-4251-9ae6-608a90a5b091
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 3 Jan 2024 2-3 years
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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNERSTONE TRAINING AND SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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