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FCDO eLearning Authoring Tool Award

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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02 Dec 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), located in London, has completed the procurement process for the "FCDO eLearning Authoring Tool Award". This contract involves the provision of Articulate 360 licences for the purpose of authoring eLearning. The procurement falls under the industry-specific software package category and covers regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14th November 2025, with the contract being awarded on the same date. The contract period is set from 23rd November 2025 to 22nd November 2026.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in industry-specific software solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were considered suitable for this procurement process, indicating an inclusive approach to supplier selection. Large businesses like OMNIPLEX LEARNING GROUP LIMITED, the awarded supplier, are well-positioned to deliver substantial service contracts such as this. Companies with expertise in software licencing and eLearning tool development can find similar opportunities to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio through participation in selective procurement processes organised by governmental bodies like FCDO.

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Notice Title

FCDO eLearning Authoring Tool Award

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Articulate 360 licences to FCDO for the purposes of Authoring eLearning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df5dc8f4-d381-41c9-9b6a-a203c5d9129e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8ae193-9ffb-4e23-bdb8-f47288a78770
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,020 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,020 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2026 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddat.commercial@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMNIPLEX LEARNING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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