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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR A VR SYSTEM TO TRAIN FIRST RESPONDERS RELATING TO NONE FIRE EMERGENCIES AND TO INTEGRATE INTO HYDRA

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

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Award

01 Feb 2022 at 10:03

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2022 at 14:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The College of Policing Limited has awarded a contract for a Virtual Reality (VR) system aimed at training first responders in non-fire emergencies as part of their immersive learning initiatives in Crook, England. The tender, titled "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR A VR SYSTEM TO TRAIN FIRST RESPONDERS RELATING TO NONE FIRE EMERGENCIES AND TO INTEGRATE INTO HYDRA," was published on 7 January 2022, with a total contract value of £25,600. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation process, with the tender period closing on 21 January 2022 and the contract period running until 31 January 2023.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual reality technology and training solutions, especially those capable of providing advanced immersive training systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in the education and training sector could particularly benefit, as the successful contractor, Evidential Ltd, exemplifies a suitable bidder. Engaging in this contract could enhance business exposure and foster further collaborations in a growing industry associated with public safety and emergency training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR A VR SYSTEM TO TRAIN FIRST RESPONDERS RELATING TO NONE FIRE EMERGENCIES AND TO INTEGRATE INTO HYDRA

Notice Description

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR A VR SYSTEM TO TRAIN FIRST RESPONDERS RELATING TO NONE FIRE EMERGENCIES AND TO INTEGRATE INTO HYDRA To research the use of virtual reality we would like to equip the Hydra team within the Immersive Learning suite at Ryton with a Virtual Reality system in order that we can test the integration with and enhancement of our current Immersive Training Exercises and provide training to security staff in relation to the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2905e53-28e1-428f-81e0-c9f66c7b8fd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9ed37f-2b3e-4975-b1c1-5add7c19063a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 1-2 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
COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROOK
Postcode
DL15 8DS
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Weardale
Westminster Constituency
Bishop Auckland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVIDENTIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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