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Virtual Learning Environment

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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19 Mar 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Virtual Learning Environment" contract was conducted by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (OFSTED), headquartered in Manchester, England. The contract, classified under CPV code 48000000 for software package and information systems, involves the provision of an online learning platform, including related hosting and maintenance for a duration of three years, starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. This selective procurement method was initiated through a call-off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement RM1557.14, with a total awarded value of £127,505. The contract award was published on 19 March 2025, and the initial tender period ended on 16 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aligned with OFSTED's preference for such businesses. Securing a contract with a prominent organisation like OFSTED can bolster a company's reputation and provide a steady revenue stream over the contract's three-year period. The project scope, entailing comprehensive online learning solutions, is well-suited for firms with expertise in developing robust, scalable educational technologies and maintaining complex IT infrastructures.

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Notice Title

Virtual Learning Environment

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement RM1557.14 This contract is for the provision of an online learning platform, related hosting, and maintenance for the duration of 3 years. Please note the awarded value is for the initial 3 years only. We reserved the right to extend the contract as per the extension options and uplift the contract value accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba6424fe-9741-4d77-bee9-25d31dcf1ad9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d4344d-11a0-4218-a715-1a736a61b237
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£127,505 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,505 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 013 0102

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNERGY LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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