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Virtual Tour Platform

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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Award

23 May 2025 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process by Southampton Solent University involved a tender titled "Virtual Tour Platform" within the industry category of virtual keyboard software package (CPV 48522000). Located in Southampton, United Kingdom (region UKJ32), this procurement focused on delivering goods essential for providing a personalised virtual on-campus experience with guided tours and interactive maps. The procurement stage reached completion by 23rd May 2025, with an award made through a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition, due to being below threshold. The total contract value is £105,000, and it was signed on 1st June 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual tour software and digital interaction platforms. Companies such as SMEs, with capabilities in developing interactive, user-friendly software, would be well-positioned to compete. With the contract awarded to Revolution Viewing located in Leeds, there is potential for similar businesses to partner with educational institutions seeking innovative virtual experiences to enhance student engagement and accessibility without geographical barriers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Tour Platform

Notice Description

This is a personalised system for the University to give an on-campus experience from anywhere with virtual guided tours , interactive maps and information of events.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a personalised system for the University to give an on-campus experience from anywhere with virtual guided tours , interactive maps and information of events. This contract has been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes only.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded as a below threshold contract and therefore prior publication into OJEU or FTS is not mandatory. This notice is for transparency purposes only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026769-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48522000 - Virtual keyboard software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REVOLUTION VIEWING

Further Information

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