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Learning Management System (LMS) Procurement

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council, on behalf of Mansfield District Council, has completed a procurement process for a Learning Management System aimed at delivering e-learning services within the West Midlands region. The procurement was carried out using a direct award method, allowing swift engagement with the chosen supplier, SkillGate Limited. The award was made official on 30th April 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st May 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2028. This procurement falls under the 'Services' category with the CPV classification of e-learning services, valued at £49,500 GBP.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in e-learning solutions to explore future prospects within the public sector. The tender has been structured to be accessible to SMEs and VCSEs, making it particularly attractive to small and medium enterprises looking to expand their market reach. Companies such as SkillGate Limited, which successfully won the contract, demonstrate the feasibility for well-positioned SMEs to secure contracts in this sector. As digital learning becomes increasingly crucial, similar tenders can offer substantial growth potential for businesses dedicated to innovative educational technologies and services.

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Notice Title

Learning Management System (LMS) Procurement

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of Mansfield District Council are procuring an eLearning system that delivers eLearning training courses and other learning materials through user-friendly learning plans and managed pathways providing reporting and dashboards at every level, social learning, reward and certification. Also, a system to deliver a quality e-learning provision and event booking system that meets the needs of service users that has some data integration with the I-Trent system and 360 feedback.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9eb31de3-c90c-4b80-b7a6-439b119d9c72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99683fd6-6023-4887-aa4a-7f02e4391658
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£49,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLGATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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