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title: "Adopt South Virtual Reality Training"
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# Adopt South Virtual Reality Training

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-293e1fd7-7b88-4ccd-9f2a-d496775b2871

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Virtual Reality Training equipment and software to their Regional Adoption Agency, Adopt South. This initiative involves a partnership with the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth City, and Southampton City Councils. The procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the Training Simulators industry (CPV code 34152000). The contract, valued at £55,000, was facilitated through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), specifically the Spark framework, reference RM6094. The contract, awarded to Cornerstone Training and Support Limited, will commence on 16 July 2026 and conclude on 15 January 2029, supporting the South East region of the United Kingdom. The concluded procurement stage is 'Award' as of 19 June 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the development and provision of immersive training solutions, particularly those focused on trauma-informed education within the adoption sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations that are not classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly beneficial. Businesses with expertise in virtual reality technology and content development, as well as those experienced in fulfilling public sector contracts, could leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint and increase market share in the public sector, specifically within the education and training segment.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council (HCC) has awarded a contract for the provision of Virtual Reality Training equipment and software, for Adopt South, the Regional Adoption Agency (a partnership of four local authorities - HCC, Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council). The use of a VR platform allows adopters and professionals working in the field of adoption to experience the impact of trauma, abuse and neglect through the eyes of a child in a virtual environment. The contract was established following a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services DPS, Spark, reference RM6094. The contract is for up to two years, six months, inclusive of any extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b764b920-d2e2-41f0-aaa9-3a2793b6e990 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 15 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 07:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b764b920-d2e2-41f0-aaa9-3a2793b6e990

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b764b920-d2e2-41f0-aaa9-3a2793b6e990
  19th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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