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Learning Platform for NAO

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process for a learning platform, awarding a contract to Thrive Learning Limited. The platform is aimed at improving training, communication, and employee engagement over a 2-year initial period, extendable by up to 24 months. The total contract value is £120,000, and the procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has concluded, with the contract period running from January 25, 2022, to January 24, 2026.

This tender for the learning platform by the NAO can provide business growth opportunities for companies offering e-learning services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector, particularly those specializing in innovative learning solutions, digital training, and employee engagement platforms, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes specific requirements tailored towards enhancing training and communication within organisations, creating a niche for learning service providers to showcase their expertise and contribute to employee development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Platform for NAO

Notice Description

The NAO has awarded a contract to the Supplier for the provision of a learning and communication platform that helps teams innovate training, improve communication and increase employee engagement. We require a platform for micro learning, social learning, digital learning, online learning, e-learning and mandatory learning. The Contract was awarded for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by two periods of up to 12 months each, final expiry on 25/01/2026. The total awarded contract value in this notice includes VAT and the extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49393d7d-ba19-4609-a7e9-791cbfe5ab62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15adf502-5eb1-45eb-a37d-0cb5735f96b2
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2022 - 24 Jan 2026 4-5 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THRIVE LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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