---
title: "Virtual Decisions Programmes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eef6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-19"
---

# Virtual Decisions Programmes

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eef6

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## Summary

West Berkshire Council has completed a procurement process titled "Virtual Decisions Programmes" under the industry category of services and software packages. The council, based in Newbury, aimed to commission a provider who could supply Virtual Reality (VR) headsets along with interactive packages, learning resources, and training for local partners. This procurement, in the final award stage, followed a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 17 March 2025, with the overall project completion expected by 31 May 2026, and has an estimated value of £42,900.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in VR technologies, educational software, and training programmes, particularly those within the SME sector. Round Midnight Ltd, a Birmingham-based SME, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to engage in future procurement by public authorities. The project not only provides immediate business growth through the provision of services but also strengthens the relationship with local government, positioning firms as valuable partners for public sector innovation and development.

## Notice

West Berkshire Council are seeking to commission a provider who can provide Virtual Reality (VR) headsets for local use; interactive packages for use on those headsets; learning resources to enhance the impact of the VR element of the intervention; and training for local partners to be able to deliver the learning sessions and operate the technical equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010107-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROUND MIDNIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 11:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010107-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010107-2025
  19th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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