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Provision of a Learning Experience/Management Platform for Somerset County Council

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2021 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is seeking to enhance its educational offerings by providing a Learning Experience/Management Platform through an open tender process for services in the e-learning industry. The tender title is "Provision of a Learning Experience/Management Platform for Somerset County Council." This contract, valued at £120,000, spans two years with an option to extend for an additional two years. The contract period is set to commence on 18 August 2021 and concludes on 17 August 2023. The delivery will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender submission period having ended on 5 January 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the e-learning sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in developing or supplying learning management systems. Companies with expertise in creating digital platforms for educational institutions will be well-placed to compete for this contract. The requirement for innovative learning solutions and effective integration services means that firms with a strong technological capability and a proven track record in educational environments are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Learning Experience/Management Platform for Somerset County Council

Notice Description

Provision of Learning Management System for Somerset County Council. Contract for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. Please note, the estimated contract value includes the optional extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4e0917-06ac-40f2-a6ac-19a32eeeaf19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2021 - 17 Aug 2023 1-2 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Iain Copeland
Contact Email
icopeland@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING POOL

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