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title: "Virtual Reality Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-14"
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# Virtual Reality Service

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a556de38-f3c2-4928-9f34-f1ace8c7856e

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## Summary

The procurement process for a contract titled "Virtual Reality Service" was conducted by Nottinghamshire County Council. This tender, categorised under Information Technology Services (CPV 72222300), was initiated to select a vendor that can provide VR technology and training services for staff involved in adoption and fostering processes. The contract has a value of £150,000, lasting for three years from 4th January 2021 to 3rd January 2024, with an optional one-year extension. The tender period concluded on 4th December 2020, and the award notice was published on 14th January 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in technology services and training. Companies that can provide innovative VR solutions and training programmes, particularly those with experience in social services or educational training, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with Nottinghamshire County Council could also lead to further collaborations within the public sector, enhancing business growth potential.

## Notice

A contract will be awarded to a single supplier to provide VR technology and a program to train staff across the adoption and fostering service to become certified practitioners in the use of VR, ensure that access to the experience is built in throughout the adoption journey (from Preparation, Assessment and Matching through to post order support) to learn from the content and experience The length of the contract will be for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cac60b1-9b55-4251-9ae6-608a90a5b091 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 3 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 14 Jan 2021 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cac60b1-9b55-4251-9ae6-608a90a5b091

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cac60b1-9b55-4251-9ae6-608a90a5b091
  14th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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