Virtual Reality VAWG Empathy Training

West Midlands Police
West Midlands
Direct award
24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026

Delivery of in-person virtual reality training sessions focused on empathy building regarding violence against women and girls. The training is specifically tailored for new police recruits and is to be conducted on-site at the force's designated training centre.

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Awarded value: £37k; As published
Published: 1 April 2025
Awarded: 20 March 2025; Calico Theatre CIC
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 31 March 2026

What the contract covers

Provision of immersive virtual reality empathy training programmes designed to support police staff development and violence against women initiatives.

Terms and requirements

Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 12 months
Contract dates: 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 80511000

Services in this contract

Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls trainingMain service£53k typicalVR empathy training on violence against women and girls for new police recruits

Lifecycle

Published
1 April 2025
Contract awardedto Calico Theatre CIC
20 March 2025
Contract starts
24 March 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2026

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West Midlands Police

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Calico Theatre CIC

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/926225/virtual-reality-vawg-empathy-training
Buyer reference: WMP0851
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fb39
Last checked: 5 November 2026

West Midlands Police. Virtual Reality VAWG Empathy Training. Contract award, 1 April 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/926225/virtual-reality-vawg-empathy-training (accessed 5 November 2026).