--- title: "Software platform for interactive virtual reality experiences" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0297a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0297a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297a1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-02" --- # Software platform for interactive virtual reality experiences Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0297a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0297a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297a1.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council is planning a procurement process for a contract to develop a software platform aimed at creating interactive virtual reality experiences tailored for individuals with dementia. This initiative falls under the IT services category and is set to take place in the region of Ipswich, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with market engagement activities commencing to gather insights from potential suppliers. Interested parties are encouraged to complete a questionnaire by 26th March 2021, with expectations for the procurement exercise to begin in early summer 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development, consultancy, and customised application solutions. Companies that provide systems and technical consultancy services, as well as those with experience in creating accessible technology for healthcare, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process may lead to partnerships that enhance service delivery for vulnerable populations, thus fostering business growth in a socially impactful sector. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004156-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72230000 - Custom software development services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2021 at 15:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004156-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/8B7XPF/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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