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title: "Digital Twin & Virtual Reality"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20776d3f-89f6-479c-b7e0-bc6baa509c00"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-12"
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# Digital Twin & Virtual Reality

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20776d3f-89f6-479c-b7e0-bc6baa509c00

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## Summary

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has concluded the procurement for the provision of digital twin and virtual reality (VR) technology for Folkestone. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement method was a direct award via CCS Gloud-13 (RM1557.13), with the tender period ending on 9th June 2023. The contract started on 10th July 2023 and will end on 9th July 2026. The total value of the award is £71,270 GBP.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital twin and VR technology, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs who are encouraged to compete. The technology provided will likely require innovative solutions and advanced software capabilities, making it well-suited for companies in the IT and tech sectors, especially those with expertise in software package development and information systems. The project allows for wide regional distribution, enabling the winning business to expand their operational footprint and showcase their capabilities on a larger scale.

## Notice

Provision of digital twin and virtual reality (VR) technology for Folkestone. Direct Award via CCS Gloud-13 (RM1557.13)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c24cf11-2c9a-438a-b674-8ba4d0d9b294 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2023 - 9 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,270 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £153,240 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL URBAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 18:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c24cf11-2c9a-438a-b674-8ba4d0d9b294
- 4 Jul 2023 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33dc1c53-6c7d-4caa-bbcd-d94062f4b101

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c24cf11-2c9a-438a-b674-8ba4d0d9b294
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33dc1c53-6c7d-4caa-bbcd-d94062f4b101
  4th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting

## Provenance

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