--- title: "Virtual Reality Oracle" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-904308cc-5c75-4cdd-ba52-a60bd32ac7a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-904308cc-5c75-4cdd-ba52-a60bd32ac7a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-904308cc-5c75-4cdd-ba52-a60bd32ac7a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-904308cc-5c75-4cdd-ba52-a60bd32ac7a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL" published: "2020-12-15" --- # Virtual Reality Oracle Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-904308cc-5c75-4cdd-ba52-a60bd32ac7a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-904308cc-5c75-4cdd-ba52-a60bd32ac7a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-904308cc-5c75-4cdd-ba52-a60bd32ac7a9.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Virtual Reality Oracle" is commissioned by the University of Bristol, focusing on artistic services, specifically creating a virtual reality experience of oracular divination at the ancient Greek site of Dodona. The tender was first published on 22 October 2020, and the contract was awarded on 11 December 2020, with a contract period from 5 January 2021 to 4 January 2022. This open procurement method follows an open procedure below the monetary threshold, with an estimated value of £41,666.67 GBP. The tender period concluded on 19 November 2020. This opportunity can foster significant business growth for experienced VR production companies, particularly those specialising in educational and immersive technologies. Businesses that can effectively showcase their ability to recreate historically significant environments and offer innovative virtual experiences would be especially well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging in educational projects such as this not only enhances a company's portfolio but also expands their network within academic and cultural institutions. ## Notice The Virtual Reality Oracle (VRO) is a UK Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded research project led by Professor Esther Eidinow (Classics & Ancient History, University of Bristol), in partnership with Kings College London and the University of Bath. The VRO project seeks to create a first-person virtual reality experience of oracular divination (seeking advice from the Gods) at the ancient Greek site of Dodona during the period circa 450 BCE. The VRO experience will serve primarily as an educational tool and will be used by A-level students, academic researchers and museums to inform, educate and inspire. We seek to commission an experienced VR production company to work with our research team to recreate this important ancient site, the people who worked and visited there, and the process of divination itself. Following competition, the University has selected Friday Sundae Studios as our preferred bidder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a956e86-b53d-4a2e-852e-93fcf3322642 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | 4 Sep 2020 | | Award date | 11 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2021 - 4 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £41,666 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £41,666 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill | | Westminster constituency | Bristol East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FRIDAY SUNDAE STUDIOS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 15 Dec 2020 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a956e86-b53d-4a2e-852e-93fcf3322642 - 2 Nov 2020 at 11:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5edba30e-e3df-49bb-89e4-994d9f1a7223 - 23 Oct 2020 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5edba30e-e3df-49bb-89e4-994d9f1a7223 - 22 Oct 2020 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5edba30e-e3df-49bb-89e4-994d9f1a7223 - 18 Aug 2020 at 17:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ffecf82-4cdd-4bb3-b7fc-ec75518313c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a956e86-b53d-4a2e-852e-93fcf3322642 15th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5edba30e-e3df-49bb-89e4-994d9f1a7223 2nd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ffecf82-4cdd-4bb3-b7fc-ec75518313c2 18th August 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/opportunityDetail.do?opportunityId=49622&_ncp=1597769497116.482848056-1 Link to University Oppotunities listing - https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html University of Bristol ePortal - Oppotunites ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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