Tender

VR / XR Platform

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

09 Dec 2025 at 09:59

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 09:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council recently initiated a tender process titled "VR / XR Platform," aimed at acquiring a commercial off-the-shelf platform for virtual and extended reality services. This procurement falls within the industry category of 'Education and training services,' targeting the enhancement of adult learning, teenager training, and job training in Staffordshire. The process was conducted under an open competition method, classified as below threshold, with a tender period ending on 16th July 2025. Although initially active, this procurement was ultimately cancelled on 9th December 2025 due to a lack of valid bids. The contracting authority, Staffordshire County Council, is a public authority operating in the UK, specifically in the region of UKG24, Stafford.

This tender presented opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in education technology and industry-specific software solutions. Businesses providing VR or XR platforms could leverage this tender to expand their market presence within the public sector and influence educational technology standards. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate; however, the lack of successful bids suggests a competitive opportunity for future submissions. Companies are advised to monitor similar procurements for their potential to extend into the VR and XR markets by fulfilling public sector needs in educational advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VR / XR Platform

Notice Description

The Council are looking to purchase a commercial off-the-shelf platform to deploy VR and extended reality services to enhance adult learning, teenager training, and job training in Staffordshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05531f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080915-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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