Award

Learner Management Solution

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for a Learner Management Solution to Cognisoft Limited, focusing on delivering a web-based learner and client management system within the software industry category. The procurement, classified under CPV code 48100000, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework agreement. The North East region of the United Kingdom will be the location for the delivery of services. The procurement process reached the award stage, with key dates including the publishing of the award on 24 July 2025 and the contract starting on 1 June 2025, concluding on 31 May 2028.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises to expand their reach in the software solutions market, particularly those specialising in industry-specific software packages. As this procurement was leveraged from a framework agreement, businesses already enlisted within such frameworks would be well-suited to compete. The focus on the North East location means companies with expertise in delivering web-based solutions in this area might find additional strategic growth advantages. Sunderland City Council's involvement provides a trustworthy buying organisation, offering security and reliability to potential suppliers looking to grow their business with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Learner Management Solution

Notice Description

Web-based Learner and Client Management System and accompanying services. Solution procured via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51711801-7f7d-4eac-bf56-a63551a12b92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86de990-ec86-4f06-b4d6-d21ead192410
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNISOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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