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10 Jul 2026 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council executed a direct award procurement process for eLearning services, culminating in the 'Elearning Collections' contract with a budget of £48,362.00 GBP. This contract involves delivering 12 editable eLearning collections, covering topics like public sector services, customer service, and social care, and includes access to an authoring tool for at least five users. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period scheduled between 8th May 2026 and 7th May 2027. The project is classified under the CPV code 80420000, with activities to be conducted primarily in England.

This eLearning contract represents a robust opportunity for firms specialising in online learning solutions, especially those capable of customising content across diverse subject areas. Though the direct award process has closed, similar tenders could offer substantial growth potential for SMEs interested in engaging with public institutions like the Isle of Wight Council. Companies with expertise in creating flexible, adaptable learning platforms and tools will find such contracts align with their operational strengths and ambitions for expansion in the eLearning sector.

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Notice Title

Elearning Collections

Notice Description

To procure a range of 12 editable eLearning collections across a range of subject areas including public sector, customer service, adult and children's social care, safeguarding, including access to an authoring tool for a minimum five users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5148403b-48d9-4877-8d06-8ace763fc058
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a0c8c7-d3dd-4e15-9fbf-d148dff89724
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,362 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,362 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 7 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
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
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING POOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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