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Skills Development Platform

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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16 May 2025 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Information Commissioner's Office, based in Wilmslow, England, has recently culminated in the awarding of a contract for a "Skills Development Platform". This procurement, part of the e-learning services industry, falls under CPV code 80420000. Conducted via a call-off from the CCS GCloud14 Framework, this selective procurement method reached the award stage on 12 April 2025. The contract period begins on 26 April 2025 and extends until 25 April 2026, with a total contract value of £31,600. The procurement's geographic focus is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and it is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs in the e-learning and technology sectors seeking to expand their reach within public sector contracts. The specificity of a framework agreement indicates a streamlined entry point for businesses that are already part of or can qualify for such frameworks. Additionally, the strategic focus on skills development platforms aligns well with companies specialising in digital education services. Given the framework nature of the contract, businesses already familiar with CCS contracts or those involved in digital service provision would be well-placed to benefit, thus fostering growth and broad visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Skills Development Platform

Notice Description

Call off from CCS GCloud14 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-100c92a4-3b00-482a-990f-d17853cb4736
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998472a9-0f78-438e-99a5-fffb765a0946
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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