Tender

E-learning Solution Soft market Testing

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Feb 2021 at 13:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a Soft Market Testing Exercise (SMTE) titled "E-learning Solution Soft Market Testing" to gather market intelligence for the re-procurement of its E-learning learner management system. The existing contract is set to expire in March 2022, and this exercise aims to assess available solutions before formal tenders are sought between May and June 2021. Key dates include the closing for expressions of interest by 12:00 noon on 26th February 2021, with the contract expected to commence in March 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in E-learning services, training programme services, and information technology solutions. Companies capable of providing innovative, web-based Learning Management Systems may find this an advantageous arena to enter, as the council is actively seeking input from potential providers to understand the market landscape. Participating businesses can leverage the insights gained from this SMTE to position themselves competitively for future tenders and contracts that will arise from this procurement cycle.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-learning Solution Soft market Testing

Notice Description

Title: E-learning Solution Soft market Testing Reference: SMBC 20106 A Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council") is in the process of gathering market intelligence to inform the re-procurement of its contract for an E-learning learner management system which expires March 2022 and is conducting this Soft Market Testing Exercise (the "SMTE") as a method of gathering that market intelligence. Sandwell Council is undertaking this SMTE for a web-based Learning Management Solution. The existing system is due to expire March 2022 and we are interested to hear from potential providers about what solutions are available. This gives potential providers the opportunity to express their interests and help identify the solutions available. This process does not constitute a formal tender or competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The Council is undertaking this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this requirement. It is anticipated that tenders for this opportunity will be sought in May 2021-June 2021 to enable a new contract to begin from September 2021. The system will be required to be up and running by March 2022 with the expectation that an implementation period will take place between September 2021 and February 2022. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 26th February 2021 at 12:00noon Additional information: Title: E-learning Solution Soft market Testing Reference: SMBC 20106 A Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council") is in the process of gathering market intelligence to inform the re-procurement of its contract for an E-learning learner management system which expires March 2022 and is conducting this Soft Market Testing Exercise (the "SMTE") as a method of gathering that market intelligence. Sandwell Council is undertaking this SMTE for a web-based Learning Management Solution. The existing system is due to expire March 2022 and we are interested to hear from potential providers about what solutions are available. This gives potential providers the opportunity to express their interests and help identify the solutions available. This process does not constitute a formal tender or competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The Council is undertaking this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this requirement. It is anticipated that tenders for this opportunity will be sought in May 2021-June 2021 to enable a new contract to begin from September 2021. The system will be required to be up and running by March 2022 with the expectation that an implementation period will take place between September 2021 and February 2022. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to "Opt In". For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 26th February 2021 at 12:00noon Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd549054-d8da-4adb-aae3-503d7a6de330
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8900a2a-2caf-4a60-a5c7-e7d426ea55bb
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 2 Mar 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sukhvinder Kaur Dubb
Contact Email
sukhvinder_kaur@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 5273

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

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