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title: "Invitation to a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Service"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Invitation to a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Service

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-284b58b8-1ba3-4379-b6bc-91df85f42a48

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Nottinghamshire County Council seeks suppliers under the Crown Commercial Service RM6094 Spark: The Technology Innovation Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System. This tender was for a Virtual Reality service within the East Midlands Region, targeting the Local Government/Social Care sector using simulated and enhanced environments. The procurement method was selective, employing a restricted procedure. Following the tender stage, the award was made on 1st May 2025 to commence from 6th May 2025, with the contract spanning until 5th May 2028. The award notice was published on 28th May 2025, confirming the contract value of GBP 199,720.85. This process falls under the industry category of Information Technology services, specifically within the CPV code 72222300.

This tender creates business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, especially those involved in information technology services and guidance services. Companies focusing on innovative virtual reality solutions within the local government and social care sectors, particularly those operating in the East Midlands, stand to benefit significantly. Cornerstone Training and Support Ltd, by securing this contract, exemplifies the potential advantage such businesses can have in meeting the technological needs of councils like Nottinghamshire County Council. Business competitors skilled in providing simulated and enhanced environments will find themselves particularly suited for similar future initiatives.

## Notice

Further competition is invited to all suppliers shortlisted on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6094 Spark: The Technology Innovation Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Virtual Reality (VR) Service to Nottinghamshire County Council ('The Council') within the East Midlands Region. The shortlist comprises those suppliers who come under the Subject area of Local Government/Social Care, Delivery Method of Simulated and Enhanced Environments/Virtual Reality and who operate in the East Midlands area. Suppliers (the "Suppliers") are invited to tender for the provision of the Virtual Reality Service as detailed in Part 2 VR Service Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85485b64-de46-4e0a-bc74-fcd71cbe3807 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 5 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,720 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORNERSTONE TRAINING AND SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85485b64-de46-4e0a-bc74-fcd71cbe3807

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85485b64-de46-4e0a-bc74-fcd71cbe3807
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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