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eLearning Content Licencing

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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22 Oct 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics, based in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "eLearning Content Licensing." This tender falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting various educational services, including primary, secondary, higher, and adult education. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 17th September 2025 to Skillsoft UK Limited for a total value of £52,395.92 and commenced on 20th October 2025, set to last until 19th October 2026. It was published on 22nd October 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in educational content development and licensing, particularly those offering digital learning solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this contract particularly appealing, given the procurement's suitability indications. Companies with robust capabilities in eLearning platforms and content delivery, as well as those with established frameworks for educational services, are well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

eLearning Content Licencing

Notice Description

Provision of eLearning content licencing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01f34a02-f75d-4c1e-b9bd-4c63656d717f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afe3c726-96d8-4956-91d4-a89a5e22d210
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,395 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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