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GCF Learning Management System

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, involves the provision of a Learning Management System (LMS) under the tender titled "GCF Learning Management System." This project falls within the educational software package industry and was based in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The overall contract value amounted to £489,231, with the contract period spanning from 4th September 2019 to 3rd March 2022. Although the tender period ended on 2nd September 2019, it is noteworthy that this summary references the recently awarded contract status as of 24th November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that can provide educational software solutions, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to their suitability designation. Companies with expertise in developing and integrating LMS platforms, especially those capable of ongoing support and technical setup, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts arising from this procurement process. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to expand their service offerings and enhance their foothold in the education technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GCF Learning Management System

Notice Description

Provision of a Learning Management System and associated integration and setup.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27f01cba-c9c3-4c8c-8e07-5a1c0eba425c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c327f1-6dc7-41ec-9407-a244ca0c71b6
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£489,231 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£511,981 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2019 - 3 Mar 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINK ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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