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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR A VR SYSTEM TO TRAIN FIRST RESPONDERS RELATING TO NONE FIRE EMERGENCIES AND TO INTEGRATE INTO HYDRA"
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buyer: "COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER FOR A VR SYSTEM TO TRAIN FIRST RESPONDERS RELATING TO NONE FIRE EMERGENCIES AND TO INTEGRATE INTO HYDRA

Buyer: COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2905e53-28e1-428f-81e0-c9f66c7b8fd9

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## Summary

The College of Policing Limited has awarded a contract for a Virtual Reality (VR) system aimed at training first responders in non-fire emergencies as part of their immersive learning initiatives in Crook, England. The tender, titled "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR A VR SYSTEM TO TRAIN FIRST RESPONDERS RELATING TO NONE FIRE EMERGENCIES AND TO INTEGRATE INTO HYDRA," was published on 7 January 2022, with a total contract value of £25,600. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation process, with the tender period closing on 21 January 2022 and the contract period running until 31 January 2023.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual reality technology and training solutions, especially those capable of providing advanced immersive training systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in the education and training sector could particularly benefit, as the successful contractor, Evidential Ltd, exemplifies a suitable bidder. Engaging in this contract could enhance business exposure and foster further collaborations in a growing industry associated with public safety and emergency training.

## Notice

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR A VR SYSTEM TO TRAIN FIRST RESPONDERS RELATING TO NONE FIRE EMERGENCIES AND TO INTEGRATE INTO HYDRA To research the use of virtual reality we would like to equip the Hydra team within the Immersive Learning suite at Ryton with a Virtual Reality system in order that we can test the integration with and enhancement of our current Immersive Training Exercises and provide training to security staff in relation to the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9ed37f-2b3e-4975-b1c1-5add7c19063a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,600 |
| 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 | COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED |
| Locality | CROOK |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL15 8DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Weardale |
| Westminster constituency | Bishop Auckland |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVIDENTIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9ed37f-2b3e-4975-b1c1-5add7c19063a
- 7 Jan 2022 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ead15dd-73b0-4d0e-845c-4d6a6d6c0222

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9ed37f-2b3e-4975-b1c1-5add7c19063a
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ead15dd-73b0-4d0e-845c-4d6a6d6c0222
  7th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e68e92d2-5649-40a2-8e33-8af6c66c1c21
  About the Procurement - Overview
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e830c60d-bf3b-4b6c-9b6a-e5b8a5a95b14
  How to Bid - Instructions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b8d1bd9-cc8d-4eba-bb00-69c5775f8077
  Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6eefcf40-ac00-4f34-9c90-ceddbf7ea045
  Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6a7d9b4-5207-48b3-96a8-389bc3c7e4e3
  Form of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6dcfcea-a471-4215-8c4a-6f5bf20bfcd2
  Information Security - Supplier Declaration

## Notice URLs

- http://www.college.police.uk

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