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Virtual Reality Headsets and Training Materials

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2025 at 15:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for Virtual Reality Headsets and Training Materials, signifying the award stage of the contracting process. The procurement fits within the services industry category, specifically aimed at specialist training services, and the contract has been awarded to CORNERSTONE TRAINING AND SUPPORT LIMITED. The process was executed via direct procurement, identified as 'Below threshold - without competition', with an award dated 1st June 2025. The contract, spanning from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028, takes place in Darlington, located within the UKC13 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process reflects Darlington Borough Council's goal to integrate advanced training solutions for local governance.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for those specialising in delivering innovative educational tools and services, particularly companies experienced in virtual reality technology. Large enterprises with a strong foundation in developing and supporting high-tech training modules are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. As a direct procurement method without competition was utilised, it underscores the potential for businesses capable of offering unique, high-quality solutions that directly meet the requirements of public authorities like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Reality Headsets and Training Materials

Notice Description

Virtual Reality Headsets and Training Materials for Darlington Borough Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030356-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNERSTONE TRAINING AND SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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