Tender

GB-London: System to support digital learner profiling

THE CAREERS AND ENTERPRISE COMPANY

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:50

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27 Jan 2026 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Careers and Enterprise Company involves the development of a digital learner profiling system, aimed at supporting young people across England. This project falls under the category of educational software development services, classified under CPV code 72212190. While the procurement is currently in the tender amendment stage as of 27 January 2026, the initial tender was published the same day. The contract will be open until 17 February 2026, with the work contractually slated to run from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, and is targeted at designing a secure, portable digital record system for students' achievements, character, and skills, thereby easing their transitions into further education and employment opportunities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in software development, particularly those specialising in educational technology solutions. The open procedure procurement method encourages broader participation across the sector. Businesses capable of delivering innovative, secure, and scalable solutions for digital profiling systems will find this tender particularly suitable. This initiative represents a potential market entry point or expansion for businesses focused on providing transformative educational tools and platforms, with the opportunity to support a nationwide strategy for enhancing educational outcomes through technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: System to support digital learner profiling

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 27 January 2026 for the following reason: Pre-Market Engagement This notice relates to a pre-market engagement exercise concerning a potential system to support digital learner profiling. It does not constitute a call for competition, nor does it commit the Authority to commence a formal procurement at this stage. Estimated Value The estimated value of the requirement has been entered as under PS10k solely due to system constraints, as there was no option to select "unknown". At this stage, the Authority has not determined the value of the potential requirement, and the figure shown should not be interpreted as indicative of any future procurement value. Start and End Dates The work start and end dates have been populated as these were mandatory fields within the platform. The Authority has not yet defined any confirmed commencement or completion dates, and the dates shown should not be relied upon.(Design and develop a system to support young people across England to have access to a secure, portable, digital record of their character, achievements and skills, enabling smoother transitions between education, training, and employment) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2250237e-1d0c-4df8-8d80-dc2c8c9afa92
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CAREERS AND ENTERPRISE COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1A 4JQ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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