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Notice Title

Tender for Learning Management Solution

Notice Description

Tender for Learning Management Solution, Ref; SMBC 20106. The Council currently works with a partner to provide online eLearning. The system currently hosts 22 eLearning programmes for Sandwell Council staff, five of which are mandatory at present. In addition to usage by SMBC staff, the system and programmes provide an eLearning platform and offer to partner agencies working or volunteering to safeguard children, families and vulnerable adults. The current eLearning system is accessed by up to 6,000 employees from SMBC and partners. New modules are developed throughout the year in line with Council service plans and in response to e.g. Domestic Homicide Reviews, Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, legislation or other safeguarding issues. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is seeking Tenders from potential providers for the provision of a Software as a Service (SaaS) Learning Management Solution. The application will be delivered over the internet as a service using a standard internet browser. The Council's default internet browsers are Edge, Chrome and Internet Explorer 11, there is a preference for the application to natively work with the Edge internet browser. The Council's ICT environment consists of a Windows 10 hardened build which has been designed based on best practise from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Microsoft. All users are licensed for Office 365 and are deployed with email, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams as standard - the latter used for IM, presence, voice and data collaboration. All laptops currently use Direct Access for remote working. Security of the proposed solution and its data is of the upmost importance, to the Council. The platform and its contents must be secure and GDPR compliant. As an indication the Contract is expected to commence 1 September 2021 and will be awarded for a period of 3 years until 31 August 2024, with the option for a further extension based on 1 + 1 until 31 August 2026. The total value of this contract for five years is estimated to be in the region of PS180,000 excluding VAT for the entire duration of the Contract. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tender is 12 noon Friday 04 June 2021. Additional information: Tender for Learning Management Solution, Ref; SMBC 20106. The Council currently works with a partner to provide online eLearning. The system currently hosts 22 eLearning programmes for Sandwell Council staff, five of which are mandatory at present. In addition to usage by SMBC staff, the system and programmes provide an eLearning platform and offer to partner agencies working or volunteering to safeguard children, families and vulnerable adults. The current eLearning system is accessed by up to 6,000 employees from SMBC and partners. New modules are developed throughout the year in line with Council service plans and in response to e.g. Domestic Homicide Reviews, Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, legislation or other safeguarding issues. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is seeking Tenders from potential providers for the provision of a Software as a Service (SaaS) Learning Management Solution. The application will be delivered over the internet as a service using a standard internet browser. The Council's default internet browsers are Edge, Chrome and Internet Explorer 11, there is a preference for the application to natively work with the Edge internet browser. The Council's ICT environment consists of a Windows 10 hardened build which has been designed based on best practise from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Microsoft. All users are licensed for Office 365 and are deployed with email, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams as standard - the latter used for IM, presence, voice and data collaboration. All laptops currently use Direct Access for remote working. Security of the proposed solution and its data is of the upmost importance, to the Council. The platform and its contents must be secure and GDPR compliant. As an indication the Contract is expected to commence 1 September 2021 and will be awarded for a period of 3 years until 31 August 2024, with the option for a further extension based on 1 + 1 until 31 August 2026. The total value of this contract for five years is estimated to be in the region of PS180,000 excluding VAT for the entire duration of the Contract. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tender is 12 noon Friday 04 June 2021. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-776c0a04-03a0-420d-aa6c-2ac30c8d16f3
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c60570-4215-45e9-8c6d-5b454c4d4e57
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

80420000 - E-learning services

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline: 4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode: B69 3DB
Post Town: Birmingham
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location: TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority: Sandwell
Electoral Ward: Oldbury
Westminster Constituency: West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c60570-4215-45e9-8c6d-5b454c4d4e57
5th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
Additional information on how to apply for this contract

Notice URLs

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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