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title: "Software Platform for Virtual Reality Experiences - AWARD"
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# Software Platform for Virtual Reality Experiences - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2490ccd1-1167-4974-8fbc-cf64ba5f1f65

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the provision of a Software Platform for Virtual Reality Experiences. The procurement is at the award stage, with a contract value of £80,000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline for tender submissions is noon on 17th June 2022, and questions for clarification must be submitted by 5pm on 1st June 2022. The buying organisation, Suffolk County Council, has specified the procurement method as an open procedure below the threshold for IT services and social services.

This tender opportunity for a Software Platform for Virtual Reality Experiences presents a chance for businesses to secure a contract with Suffolk County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete. The contract period is set to start from 1st September 2022 and end on 31st December 2025, providing a clear timeline for the successful bidder to deliver their services and products.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Software Platform for Virtual Reality Experiences This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS80,0000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is noon on 17th June 2022. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 1st June 2022 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d969e934-7b1e-4046-9ef4-26c6db9e90a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 6 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPARK EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2022 at 11:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d969e934-7b1e-4046-9ef4-26c6db9e90a6
- 30 Nov 2022 at 10:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d969e934-7b1e-4046-9ef4-26c6db9e90a6
- 30 Nov 2022 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d969e934-7b1e-4046-9ef4-26c6db9e90a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d969e934-7b1e-4046-9ef4-26c6db9e90a6
  30th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

## Provenance

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