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title: "Software platform for interactive virtual reality experiences"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Software platform for interactive virtual reality experiences

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36e6f9bd-f27e-4f9a-ae35-4813255c7680

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "Software platform for interactive virtual reality experiences." This initiative falls under the IT services classification, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The engagement end date for market feedback is set for 26th March 2021, with expectations for the full procurement exercise to commence in early summer 2021. The project aims to produce a software platform designed to enhance the well-being of individuals with dementia by creating interactive virtual reality experiences.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in software development and innovative technology solutions. Companies engaged in creating user-friendly digital platforms, especially those with experience in health-related applications or memory care technologies, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate growth by allowing businesses to contribute to an impactful project that addresses the needs of vulnerable populations, potentially establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council intends to conduct a procurement exercise for the award of a contract to produce a safe and accessible software platform to enable interactive VR experiences designed for people with dementia to support reminiscence and improve emotional and mental wellbeing, along with a paired app for a carer role to guide and monitor the user experience. Our expectation is that any procurement exercise will begin early summer 2021 . Prior to any procurement Suffolk County Council is undertaking a market engagement exercise to better understand the market. Please help us by completing this questionnaire: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/8B7XPF/, which will be the start of our market engagement exercise. We ask that completed questionnaires are returned by 26th March 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490cf039-ccc7-446e-84bd-c83aaa8f4f5a |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 11:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490cf039-ccc7-446e-84bd-c83aaa8f4f5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490cf039-ccc7-446e-84bd-c83aaa8f4f5a
  4th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/8B7XPF/

## Provenance

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