Award

Virtual Reality Training

BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST

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Award

17 Mar 2021 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Virtual Reality Training" was conducted by Blood Services South West, with a focus on IT services that include consulting, software development, and support. The contract, valued at £500,000, was awarded to Make Real Ltd after a selective procurement method employed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 22 December 2020 and will conclude on 21 December 2022, covering delivery in Bristol, England. The tender period ended on 2 December 2020, and the award notice was published on 17 March 2021.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual and augmented reality solutions, particularly those that provide training services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing innovative IT applications and delivering robust training methodologies would be well-suited for similar future tenders in this growing field. Given the ongoing demand for advanced training solutions across various sectors, businesses in the technology and education industries stand to benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Virtual Reality Training

Notice Description

***Awarded contract*** Virtual reality and augmented reality training solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbae0637-59bc-42d8-ba22-4ef91e49a8bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b0b5db-7479-4c4b-8aa5-4ce998e8eeb2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2020 - 21 Dec 2022 1-2 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
BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAKE REAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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