--- title: "Cambridgeshire County Council: Soft Market Testing Execrise For VR Headsets and Antser Virtual Vision Software" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b1fe237-434a-48a0-806c-a5a77c8a2a4f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b1fe237-434a-48a0-806c-a5a77c8a2a4f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b1fe237-434a-48a0-806c-a5a77c8a2a4f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b1fe237-434a-48a0-806c-a5a77c8a2a4f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-24" --- # Cambridgeshire County Council: Soft Market Testing Execrise For VR Headsets and Antser Virtual Vision Software Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b1fe237-434a-48a0-806c-a5a77c8a2a4f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b1fe237-434a-48a0-806c-a5a77c8a2a4f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b1fe237-434a-48a0-806c-a5a77c8a2a4f.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council is initiating a soft market testing process for the procurement of VR Headsets and Antser Virtual Vision Software aimed at enhancing training for individuals working with children in care. The project title is "Soft Market Testing Exercise For VR Headsets and Antser Virtual Vision Software," and it falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies (CPV code: 30200000). The engagement end date is set for 5th March 2021, and the process is currently in the planning stage. The procurement will take place in Cambridge, within the East of England region. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual reality technology, software development, and training solutions, especially those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing immersive technologies, user-friendly software applications, and innovative training programmes will find this process particularly relevant, enabling them to contribute to improving care standards for vulnerable children. ## Notice THIS IS A SOFTMARKET TESTING PROCESS: Cambridgeshire County Council currently is currently trialing VR Headsets and AVV software for training people to experience situations that children in care have endured giving them a better understanding of the childs point of view. Currently we are leasing the equipment including 2x Pico 4G virtual reality headsets with associated accessories headphones/carry case Antser Virtual Vision (AVV) is an application (app like on a phone) that has been developed to host our immersive content. AVV platform is developed and managed by a sub -processor Visyon. Data is held on Amazon S3 cloud in the UK (London). The VR programme immersive content is accessed through the AVV. The immersive nature of the VR programme allows the user to experience the impact of trauma, abuse and neglect through the eyes of a child. The programme is a clinically- led, technology enabled behaviour change tool. It is designed to enhance the adults understanding of a child's emotions, trauma and potential triggers to improve the care, support and guidance they provide. We are carrying out this soft market testing, to better understand the market for this type of solution. Additional information: E-Tendering portal: (access documents here): https://www.lgss.co.uk/services/procurement/lgss-procurement-portal/ Title: Cambridgeshire County Council: Soft Market Testing Execrise For VR Headsets and Antser Virtual Vision Software< Return Reference no. DN528680 For technical / navigational support contact ProContract by telephone on 0330 005 0352 (9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday) or by email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfe5305-ba27-461a-9e49-4b10f1d86b20 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies ## Release History - 24 Feb 2021 at 09:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfe5305-ba27-461a-9e49-4b10f1d86b20 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfe5305-ba27-461a-9e49-4b10f1d86b20 24th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.lgss.co.uk/services/procurement/lgss-procurement-portal/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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