Planning

RFI - The Environment Agency Learning Experience / Management System Defra.

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

Planning

01 Apr 2021 at 09:14

Planning

01 Apr 2021 at 08:56

Planning

16 Mar 2021 at 09:27

Planning

15 Mar 2021 at 17:58

Planning

15 Mar 2021 at 17:54

Planning

11 Mar 2021 at 17:01

Planning

08 Mar 2021 at 12:00

Planning

01 Mar 2021 at 15:51

Planning

01 Mar 2021 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is currently seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) titled "The Environment Agency Learning Experience / Management System Defra." This procurement process falls under the planning stage, and the engagement end date is set for 1 April 2021 at 23:59. The tender is related to the procurement of a Learning Experience / Learning Management Platform primarily for internal use by Environment Agency employees, with potential sharing across the wider DEFRA group. The solution sought includes off-the-shelf software with minor customisations to facilitate a personalised and efficient learning experience.

This RFI provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in industry-specific software, particularly in learning management systems. Companies that can demonstrate capability in developing customised software solutions that enhance learning experiences would be well-suited to participate. Additionally, firms involved in training and entertainment software packages are encouraged to engage, as the project aims to create a robust platform for organisational learning and development. Interested suppliers should send their completed RFI responses and related documents via the specified email by the deadline.

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Notice Title

RFI - The Environment Agency Learning Experience / Management System Defra.

Notice Description

The Environment Agency is reviewing the market place for engaging and intuitive Learning Experience / Learning Management Platforms. The solution will be primarily targeted at internal Environment Agency employees but will also have the potential to share content across the wider DEFRA group and with the EA supply chain. Other key aspects enhancement s include: - Commercially of the shelf solution with some minor customisations. - Learning Experiences - intelligent solution that learns, aligns learners with learning that is targeted to their roles(s) and learning needs. - Capability and Competence tracking solution allows learners to record their information and at team and organisational level. For additional information the Strategic objectives for this solution are listed in the additional text field, also attached a summary pre-requisite checklist. In order to assess the potential of the market place a 'Request for Information (RFI) is being published which is attached to this notice along with a spreadsheet of indicative costs to populate. If you believe that your solution matches these requirements, then please participate by following the instructions in the RFI (file) attached to this notice and sending the completed: 1) RFI response 2) The Appendix C - Indicative costs spreadsheet 3) The pre-requisite checklist ticked (Yes/No) 4) The RFI Appendix B - Master Requirements Catalogue (1) to the Commercial Department at the following email address: tim.carter@defra.gov.uk. by the Thursday 1st April 2021, 17.00pm We thank you for your interest in participating in the RFI - The Environment Agency Learning Experience / Management System Defra. Additional information: ID Strategic Theme Strategic Objective 1 Personalised and user centric experience An accessible, intuitive and inclusive solution that adapts to a learner's preferences, supports different learning styles, offers a range of resources and meets user needs (including learners, administrators and team leaders). Learners are able to access content where, when and how it suits them. A flexible level of access to permitted external users e.g. Defra staff, third-parties, etc. 2 Social and content curation A solution that connects like-minded learners, builds learning communities and enables learners to share, maintain and develop understanding and skills. Fosters a life-enhancing learning environment and confident staff with user generated learning. 3 Intelligent management information and reporting A solution that helps manage organisational resilience and career development. Intelligent and automated reporting producing management information on employee capability, skills, experiences, qualifications and professional membership. 4 Environment Agency culture and values Supports a strategy of stimulating learning, coaching, mentoring and builds a culture of active independent learners which aids employee satisfaction, progression and retention. 5 Professionalisation and Performance Supports our professionalisation ambition through capability descriptions, qualifications and career routes. Linking to professional bodies and Civil Service professions. Links with performance management to build employee performance 6 Value for money and efficiencies Solution capable of delivering a wide variety of training options including dedicated learning modules for business areas that can be self-administered. Effective planning and administration of national courses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35536a27-23ea-4be2-a43f-5b3229bcf2f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d29c9-76ee-43c4-ae19-7ecc38eb2149
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48517000 - IT software package

48930000 - Training and entertainment software package

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Tim Carter
Contact Email
tim.carter@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07858 991260

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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