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Virtual Decisions Programmes

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council has completed a procurement process titled "Virtual Decisions Programmes" under the industry category of services and software packages. The council, based in Newbury, aimed to commission a provider who could supply Virtual Reality (VR) headsets along with interactive packages, learning resources, and training for local partners. This procurement, in the final award stage, followed a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 17 March 2025, with the overall project completion expected by 31 May 2026, and has an estimated value of £42,900.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in VR technologies, educational software, and training programmes, particularly those within the SME sector. Round Midnight Ltd, a Birmingham-based SME, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to engage in future procurement by public authorities. The project not only provides immediate business growth through the provision of services but also strengthens the relationship with local government, positioning firms as valuable partners for public sector innovation and development.

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Notice Title

Virtual Decisions Programmes

Notice Description

West Berkshire Council are seeking to commission a provider who can provide Virtual Reality (VR) headsets for local use; interactive packages for use on those headsets; learning resources to enhance the impact of the VR element of the intervention; and training for local partners to be able to deliver the learning sessions and operate the technical equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eef6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010107-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROUND MIDNIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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