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National Retraining Scheme - Online Training Service Alpha

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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12 Nov 2019 at 08:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract for the "National Retraining Scheme - Online Training Service Alpha" to JOYLAB LONDON LTD. This procurement falls under the IT services and education and training sectors, specifically aimed at providing a scalable online training service compliant with GDS/DFE standards. The contract, valued at £849,391.20, spans from 18th November 2019 until 14th April 2020, following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The award announcement was published on 12th November 2019, and the tender period concluded on 4th September 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the education technology sector. With the focus on developing innovative online learning solutions for adults with varying skill levels, businesses specialising in educational services, technology development, and user experience design would be particularly well-suited to compete. This procurement process encourages collaboration and growth within the industry, specifically targeting companies that can provide effective learning management systems and support features tailored to busy adult learners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Retraining Scheme - Online Training Service Alpha

Notice Description

Design an end to end, GDS/DFE compliant, scalable online training service for the National Retraining Scheme by determining the optimum online learning design and pedagogical approach, channels of tutor support and features of the learning management system (LMS) and front-end platform for adults with low-medium skills, busy lives and responsibilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629702e4-2ef2-4d5b-9d6c-5bece43f4b92
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£849,391 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£849,391 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2019 - 14 Apr 2020 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOYLAB LONDON

Further Information

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