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G Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Internal Learning Management System

HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED

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Award

11 Nov 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Historic England Limited, focuses on securing an Internal Learning Management System through the Crown Commercial Service's G Cloud 14 framework (Lot 1). This tender, classified under the miscellaneous software development services and computer systems category, invites selective procurement through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract's value stands at £96,000 and will be implemented across England, United Kingdom from 1st January 2026 until 31st December 2029. The award stage of this process was completed on 4th November 2025, with Essential Computing listed as the supplier. Interested parties were required to submit their proposals by 1st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development, particularly those specialising in cloud-based learning management systems. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the framework’s selectivity and supportive procurement conditions. Such enterprises can leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen their foothold within the public sector and expand their client base, contributing to sustainable growth within the competitive IT services market.

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Notice Title

G Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Internal Learning Management System

Notice Description

Call off Contract from CCS framework G Cloud 14 Lot 1. An internal learning management system (LMS) hosting. This provides a secure, cloud-based space for staff learning, development and mandatory compliance, including eLearning and instructor-led content through the Zensai Learn365 software. Duration 3 + 1 optional year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50d714b2-2cc1-4dab-9a4f-20053202d48b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05cef620-7358-4d5b-9757-4ba90248a5af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSENTIAL COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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