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E-Learning and Development System

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2021 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by South Lanarkshire Council, seeks to award a contract for an "E-Learning and Development System" within the education services sector. This negotiated tender, characterised as a limited procurement method, is currently active and is set for a 24-month duration following the contract award on 2nd July 2021. Located in Hamilton, United Kingdom, the procurement was undertaken due to the unique provision of services by Brightwave Ltd, the sole supplier capable of delivering essential e-learning solutions, particularly relevant during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on e-learning and educational technology, as companies that can deliver integrated online learning systems may find themselves in a strong position to collaborate or compete in future procurements. Small to medium-sized enterprises with specialised expertise in e-learning platforms, especially those capable of maintaining and supporting such systems, would be well-suited to engage in this market. The ongoing need for effective online training solutions makes this a promising avenue for business growth within the UK's educational landscape.

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Notice Title

E-Learning and Development System

Notice Description

Negotiated tender for the continued provision of an integrated e-learning system. South Lanarkshire Council are the lead authority of the Clyde Valley Learning and Development Group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Negotiated tender with Brightwave Ltd based on the absolute importance of continuity of service delivery with so many employees working from home and the essential role to the continuing health and well-being provided by these services delivered vis this contract during the Covid-19 pandemic. Additional information: The contract is being awarded by South Lanarkshire Council as the lead authority of the Clyde Valley Learning and Development Group for a period of 24 months. Please Note the award criteria noted above was applied to the original tender. No award criteria was required for this contract as it was a negotiated tender.

Procurement Information

The use of the negotiated tendering procedure can be justified on the basis that the services can only be supplied by Brightwave Ltd for technical reasons and no alternative exists and the absence of competition is not the result of the artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. Brightwave supply the e-learning platform, own intellectual property rights to the software/system and therefore only Brightwave can provide maintenance and support to the system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c4a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015671-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£732,275 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTWAVE GROUP

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