Issue - meetings

Report cef22079

The report sought approval to award a contract for the provision of Virtual Reality training and support to Cornerstone Training and Support Limited, via exemption to competitive tendering. The proposed award was for five years, commencing 1 April 2023 at an estimated annual value of £24,705 (whole life value of £183,525 inclusive of cumulative spend).

In response to a question from a Member, the Head of Service: Permanency advised that Virtual Reality training offered an invaluable immersive experience to Children’s Social Care practitioners on issues affecting children coming into care.  Whilst there were other Virtual Reality providers, Cornerstone Training and Support Limited were the only providers with bespoke content for Children’s Social Care practitioners.

RESOLVED: That the Portfolio Holder be recommended to award a five-year contract for the provision of Virtual Reality training and support to Cornerstone Training and Support Limited to commence 1 April 2023 at an estimated annual value of £24,705 (whole life value of £183,525, inclusive of cumulative spend), via an exemption to competitive tendering.