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Immersive Simulated Learning Suite

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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18 Feb 2025 at 15:41

Tender

19 Mar 2024 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation is actively seeking suitably experienced companies for the design, installation, and maintenance of an Immersive Simulated Learning Suite at their De Havilland Campus in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. This tender, titled "Immersive Simulated Learning Suite," falls under the industry category of Specialist Training Services (CPV: 80510000). It involves the procurement of services, with a focus on creating realistic policing scenarios for the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 19th April 2024. The project aims for the learning suite's readiness by September 2024, in time for the 2024/25 academic year. The total contract value is estimated at £260,000 GBP, and the procurement method being employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in custom software development, vocational training services, and those with experience in collaborating with police forces or other emergency services. Companies providing multidisciplinary management technology that enhances the learning experience for students in realistic scenarios will find this an excellent avenue for business growth. The University of Hertfordshire's procurement emphasises quality and price, with a significant weight on the supplier's suitability based on the procurement documents. This is an excellent opportunity for companies to contribute to advanced educational tools while expanding their portfolio and market presence. The commitment to electronic submissions, ordering, and invoicing also ensures an efficient and modern procurement process, making it accessible for capable vendors.

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Notice Title

Immersive Simulated Learning Suite

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is seeking suitably experienced companies for the design, installation and maintenance of an immersive simulated learning suite and provision of training scenarios for BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree at the University's De Haviland Campus in Hatfield, Hertfordshire.The immersive learning suite should be supported by technology to allow students to gain experience of multidisciplinary management across a range of realistic policing scenarios . The training scenarios must cover areas across the National Policing Curriculum, so that graduates are well-prepared for moving into careers in policing.It would be desirable that the supplier has experience of working with police forces and other emergency services. It is intended that the learning suite is ready for use by September 2024 for start of 2024/25 academic year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Hertfordshire is seeking suitably experienced companies for the design, installation and maintenance of an immersive simulated learning suite and provision of training scenarios for BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree at the University's De Haviland Campus in Hatfield, Hertfordshire.The immersive learning suite should be supported by technology to allow students to gain experience of multidisciplinary management across a range of realistic policing scenarios . The training scenarios must cover areas across the National Policing Curriculum, so that graduates are well-prepared for moving into careers in policing.It would be desirable that the supplier has experience of working with police forces and other emergency services. It is intended that the learning suite is ready for use by September 2024 for start of 2024/25 academic year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044a94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005648-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Procurement - ICT
Contact Email
categorymanager-ict@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

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