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Luton Council Request for Quotation Assessor and e portfolio Initial Assessment tool web software solution

LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Aug 2023 at 14:21

Award

22 Aug 2023 at 12:45

Tender

10 Feb 2023 at 09:18

Tender

01 Feb 2023 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Luton Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for a software solution for Luton Adult Learning through a Request for Quotation. The solution involves an Assessor and E Portfolio Assessment tool, Web software, aimed at supporting 800 learners annually. The procurement must be ready by the start of the academic year in August 2023. The tender period ends on February 21st, 2023, and interested parties must access the project via the Pro Contract Proactis Due North e-commerce portal.

This tender by the Luton Borough Council presents an opportunity for qualified organisations to provide a software solution for managing adult learning programs. Businesses in the software package and information systems industry, especially those experienced in educational software, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract period spanning from March 19, 2023, to March 18, 2027. Suppliers can expect a suitable environment for growth and collaboration with the Council in delivering this critical educational service.

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Notice Title

Luton Council Request for Quotation Assessor and e portfolio Initial Assessment tool web software solution

Notice Description

Luton Council is undertaking a below threshold PCR15 Request for Quotation process in accordance with its constitution (standing order policy) and is inviting providers to quote for this Assessor and E Portfolio Assessment tool, Web software solution \r \r 1.1. Luton Borough Council is looking to engage qualified organisations to quote for :\r \r Luton Adult Learning (LAL) is a training provider that offers a blended approach to delivery of courses and qualifications allowing a mix of face to face and online opportunities. LAL currently use an Initial Assessment tool and e-portfolio which are supplied by the same organisation.\r \r LAL are seeking a software solution for managers, teachers, assessors and learners to be able to access a web based e-portfolio and for Initial Assessment tests to be sent out to potential learners. It would be preferable for the initial Assessment to integrate with the e-portfolio.\r \r Currently LAL uses Smart Assessor e-portfolio and SmartVLE Initial Assessment tool. These are both contracted until July 2023 and procurement must be completed and ready for use at the start of the academic year in August 2023.\r \r The solution will be used for approximately 800 learners and apprentices each year and working with a blended approach is an expectation from Awarding Bodies and Ofsted. Hosting 500 live learners.\r \r Hosting of archived learner files is required.\r \r -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\r An advert will be available for expression of interest from 1.2.23 until 7.2.23, at which point documents will be released to enable a quotation to be submitted by the return date. Update 10.2.23 - Due to lack of interest - the Council has extended the expression of interest window to 15.2.23 at 17:00 hrs.\r \r To gain access to this opportunity bidders must be able to access the project via the Pro Contract Proactis Due North e commerce portal . Registration for use of the portal is free to suppliers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78b2576-909b-40c0-8d50-cf805b97dfaf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,524 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christopher Newman
Contact Email
christopher.newman@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582547058

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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