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Virtual Reality VAWG Empathy Training

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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01 Apr 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands has completed the procurement process titled "Virtual Reality VAWG Empathy Training," aimed at enhancing empathy regarding Violence Against Women & Girls within police staff training. This initiative falls under the industry category of staff training services, and is set to be delivered locally in Birmingham, United Kingdom, covering various regions across the UK. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, without competition. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract awarded to Calico Theatre CIC on the 20th of March, 2025. The training is scheduled for delivery starting from 24th March 2025, extending until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with innovative methods like virtual reality. Companies focused on employee development, technological advancements in training, and social responsibility can leverage this procurement to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creating interactive and immersive training modules would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, promoting further growth and establishing strong partnerships with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Virtual Reality VAWG Empathy Training

Notice Description

VR VAWG Empathy Training directly responds to the Police Violence Against Women & Girls for empathy building within staff training. To be delivered in person to new recruits at WMP's training centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012216-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
Yvette Huggins
Contact Email
procurement@westmidlands.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALICO THEATRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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