Award

01918 Online Learning Platform for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS)

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2021 at 17:05

Tender

13 Aug 2021 at 08:34

TenderUpdate

13 Aug 2021 at 08:34

Planning

08 Jul 2021 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has recently completed the procurement process for an Online Learning Platform, designated under the title "01918 Online Learning Platform for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS)." This initiative falls within the services sector, specifically classified under the CPV code for e-learning services. The contract was awarded as part of an open procurement method and is currently active, with a contract value of £85,000. The procurement process was initiated in accordance with European legislation and aimed to meet the staff training requirements of the SPS across various locations in the UK.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in e-learning services and technology solutions tailored for the public sector. Companies with expertise in developing user-centric online platforms that can be customised to meet specific organisational needs will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Furthermore, successful bidders should be equipped with relevant certifications like ISO 9001 and Cyber Essentials, enabling them to demonstrate compliance with rigorous safety and quality standards associated with public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

01918 Online Learning Platform for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS)

Notice Description

SPS requires an Online Learning Platform for staff across the SPS estate. The platform shall be adapted to meet the needs of the Organisation with a learner centred approach to support our staff learning requirements to stay safe and compliant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a contract. An Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. Additional information: A Contract has now been awarded.

Renewal: There is an option available within the contract to extend for a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c529
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030868-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
1 Dec 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
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Frances McGuire
Contact Email
frances.mcguire@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313303773

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORTEXA

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