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Teaching & Learning Platform for West Lancashire College

NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP

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12 Jun 2024 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle College Group has awarded a contract for the provision of a Teaching & Learning Platform for West Lancashire College to Learning Curve Group Ltd. The contract is valued at £950,000 and has a contract period from 15th May 2024 to 14th May 2028. The procurement process was completed through an open procedure above threshold with the tender period ending on 11th March 2024. The educational software package falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in educational software and e-learning services to expand their portfolio by providing online and distance learning platforms to West Lancashire College. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suitable for this contract. Interested businesses should note the procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract already active. The Newcastle College Group based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, acted as the buyer organisation for this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Teaching & Learning Platform for West Lancashire College

Notice Description

NCG is seeking to procure organisations with a pre-established online and distance learning platform for use by the College for the entire duration of the contract term to enable the delivery of an online and distance learning offer to learners in non-devolved Authority Areas throughout England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546458fa-c563-42da-81e9-d6edf9cb6e42
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2024 - 14 May 2028 4-5 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
NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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