Nottinghamshire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Virtual Reality Training and Technology for Adoption and Fostering Services

Awarded 04 Jan 2021

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Awarded04 Jan 2021
Value£150,000.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 2y 10mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 4 Jan 2021Expired 3 Jan 2024

Nottinghamshire County Council awarded a contract to Cornerstone Training and Support Ltd for the provision of virtual reality technology and a training program to certify staff across adoption and fostering services as VR practitioners.

The program ensures VR access is integrated throughout the adoption journey, from preparation and assessment to matching and post-order support.

The contract is valued at AUD 150,000 and spans three years, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

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