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SME Data Essentials LMS

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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26 Jan 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "SME Data Essentials LMS". This contract falls under the "Educational software package" category, designed to develop and support a learning management system for UK small to medium-sized enterprises. The procurement process was handled through a selective method as a call-off contract under the CCS Digital Outcomes 6 framework. The contract is worth £355,961.67 and covers the period from 19th September 2025 to 18th September 2027, with an optional extension year. The Information Commissioner's Office, located in Wilmslow, England, has partnered with Wubbleyou Ltd to deliver this project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software development, particularly those experienced in creating accessible e-learning platforms. The nature of the project underlines potential growth for small and high-growth firms, including SMEs, due to its focus on the SME sector itself. Companies that can offer robust technology solutions and reliable support for learning platforms are well-positioned to compete and succeed in similar procurement opportunities within the UK. This contract exemplifies how government partnerships can foster innovation and expansion within the educational software industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SME Data Essentials LMS

Notice Description

Call-off contract under the CCS Digital Outcomes 6 framework (RM1043.8) The ICO requires an experienced partner and technology solution to deliver and support a learning platform for 'SME Data Essentials'. SME Data Essentials will serve UK small to medium-sized enterprises and aim to improve compliance with data protection legislation by providing an easy-to-use, accessible e-learning service, with self-assessments and a certificate on successful completion. Two year contract with one year optional extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbce919c-994a-4c42-a20f-b9c7805f5403
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b51e609-9fbf-4699-92ea-626e749a285a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£355,961 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£355,961 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WUBBLEYOU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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