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03 Aug 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire resulted in the award of a contract for the "Provision of Virtual Reality Headsets". This procurement is categorized under the industry of multimedia and audio-visual equipment, and it involved the direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The process was specifically designed to acquire goods for the Northamptonshire Police, with the contract reaching its completion stage. The contract period started on 13th July 2026 and is set to end on 12th July 2027. The project is located in the regions UKF24 and UKF25 in the United Kingdom, with a total contract value amounting to £29,130. Learnpro Efire Service Limited, based in Farnborough, has been identified as the supplier for this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision and innovation of virtual and multimedia solutions, particularly those capable of supplying advanced audio-visual technology tailored for public sector needs. Large-scale businesses with expertise in these areas, similar to Learnpro Efire Service Limited, would find such tenders advantageous for growth and establishing a footprint in the public security sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business credibility and open avenues for future project collaborations with government entities like the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire.

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Notice Title

Provision of Virtual Reality Headsets

Notice Description

Provision of Virtual Reality Headsets for Northamptonshire Police

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073105-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32322000 - Multimedia equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,130 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNPRO EFIRE SERVICE

Further Information

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