Award

PB2023-01277 & PB2024-01609 - ME Learning LMS

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "PB2023-01277 & PB2024-01609 - ME Learning LMS," within the Software package and information systems industry category. This contract, worth £33,000, involves purchasing a Digital Content and Learning Management System aimed at facilitating the Darlington Safeguarding Partnership's safeguarding training. The contract's procurement method was through a direct award. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th December 2024, and the contract period running from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2027. The project location is specified as England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in digital content and learning management systems. Such businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete in this space. The direct award procurement method signifies a streamlined process, likely beneficial for well-prepared businesses ready to meet the specified requirements. This contract also highlights the importance of consistent performance and reliability over an extended contract period, which spans nearly three years, providing a steady business engagement for the awarded supplier.

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Notice Title

PB2023-01277 & PB2024-01609 - ME Learning LMS

Notice Description

Purchasing a Digital Content and Learning Management System to facilitate Darlington Safeguarding Partnership Safeguarding Training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ff14848-bc9d-499c-b5d2-6af0fd475fdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e230c4c3-74fa-4d17-bf0d-9cb030763af5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Elliott
Contact Email
jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1325405497

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
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
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ME LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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