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E-Learning Authoring Tool (ELAT)

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) involves the acquisition of an E-Learning Authoring Tool (ELAT) under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, a selective procurement method. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with the contract awarded on 16 March 2026 and set to run from 4 May 2026 to 3 May 2027. The value of the contract totals £492,100. The procurement aims to provide an e-learning authoring and systems emulation creation tool, beneficial for the HMRC Business Learning Design Teams. The buying organisation is based at 100 Parliament Street, London, England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the IT services industry capable of delivering e-learning solutions. Companies with expertise in software development and system emulation stand to benefit from engaging with such tenders. As the procurement was executed through a selective process via a framework, organisations with prior inclusion or experience in such frameworks might find enhanced competitive advantage. The awarded supplier for this particular contract is Omniplex Learning, highlighting proficiency in delivering services within the specified sector.

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Notice Title

E-Learning Authoring Tool (ELAT)

Notice Description

An e-learning authoring and a systems emulation creation tool to enable HMRC Business Learning Design Teams create e-learning solutions. The requirement is for two tools within the one tool. This combination would be the preferred option unless it is proven to be beneficial to have two separate tools. As prescribed above the requirement is for two tools:- * e-learning authoring. * System simulation/emulation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5778919-c85e-4531-9d0a-23514009db67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95b1f0bd-75df-45b5-8479-894902c7bc0d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£492,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£492,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMNIPLEX LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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