Planning

Software platform for interactive virtual reality experiences

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Mar 2021 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is planning a procurement process for a contract to develop a software platform aimed at creating interactive virtual reality experiences tailored for individuals with dementia. This initiative falls under the IT services category and is set to take place in the region of Ipswich, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with market engagement activities commencing to gather insights from potential suppliers. Interested parties are encouraged to complete a questionnaire by 26th March 2021, with expectations for the procurement exercise to begin in early summer 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development, consultancy, and customised application solutions. Companies that provide systems and technical consultancy services, as well as those with experience in creating accessible technology for healthcare, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process may lead to partnerships that enhance service delivery for vulnerable populations, thus fostering business growth in a socially impactful sector.

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Notice Title

Software platform for interactive virtual reality experiences

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council intends to conduct a procurement exercise for the award of a contract to produce a safe and accessible software platform to enable interactive VR experiences designed for people with dementia to support reminiscence and improve emotional and mental wellbeing, along with a paired app for a carer role to guide and monitor the user experience. Our expectation is that any procurement exercise will begin early summer 2021 .Prior to any procurement Suffolk County Council is undertaking a market engagement exercise to better understand the market. Please help us by completing this questionnaire: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/8B7XPF/, which will be the start of our market engagement exercise. We ask that completed questionnaires are returned by 26th March 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council intends to conduct a procurement exercise for the award of a contract to produce a safe and accessible software platform to enable interactive VR experiences designed for people with dementia to support reminiscence and improve emotional and mental wellbeing, along with a paired app for a carer role to guide and monitor the user experience. Our expectation is that any procurement exercise will begin early summer 2021 .Prior to any procurement Suffolk County Council is undertaking a market engagement exercise to better understand the market. Please help us by completing this questionnaire: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/8B7XPF/, which will be the start of our market engagement exercise. We ask that completed questionnaires are returned by 26th March 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0297a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004156-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stuart.savage@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473264744

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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