Award

Provision of a Learning Management System

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2024 at 13:44

Tender

06 Oct 2023 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumberland Council is leading a procurement process for the provision of a Learning Management System in the CPV category of Software package and information systems. The system is modern and user-friendly, catering to the needs of the councils. The procurement is structured in two separate contracts, one for each council, with a maximum duration of five years. The contracting process has now reached the award stage, with SevernSoft Limited T/A Essential Computing Ltd being the active supplier.

This tender for a Learning Management System by Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the software and information systems industry. The system requires innovation and user-friendliness, opening opportunities for technology companies specialising in educational software. Businesses interested in providing modern and adaptable learning solutions aligned with council requirements are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Learning Management System

Notice Description

This procurement is led by Cumberland Council on behalf of both Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council. The councils are going to the market for a modern, innovative Learning Management System which is intuitive, modern and user-friendly. The system must provide a complete Learning Management System geared towards the needs of the councils.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is led by Cumberland Council on behalf of both Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council. The councils are going to the market for a modern, innovative Learning Management System which is intuitive, modern and user-friendly. The system must provide a complete Learning Management System geared towards the needs of the councils. The system must: Provide access to a library of standard courses aligned to the needs of the council. Allow courses to be tailored to suit specific groups and/or changing councils requirements. Import existing customised courses and training materials Provide a method of registering both internal and external users. Provide a method of recording progress for all users. Integrate easily with MS Teams to provide for online teaching and support. Have a modern, accessible, adaptable, and intuitive user interface to enable all users to access the training courses regardless of ability - as a minimum the system must meet the requirements of EN 301 549. Be accessible on all standard devices including mobile phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers. Provide real time reporting and monitoring of learner, groups, and courses. Provide wrap around support for users, course leaders, and admin staff to enable a more person-centered approach to training and learning. This procurement is to award two separate contracts, for the same system, with the same supplier one for each of the Councils. The Councils propose to enter into the contracts with the successful tenderer (service provider) for a maximum of five years. This is based on three years plus two optional extensions of up to twelve months each. Additional information: Cumberland Council is fully supportive of all aspects of diversity including ethnicity, race, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation. In this respect Cumberland Council welcomes expressions of interest from ethnic minority, disabled and other diverse business communities and the voluntary sector. Economic operators are therefore required to fully comply with all statutory obligations/applicable legislation and there will be a requirement to participate in the authority's supplier audits on all aspects of diversity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. The contracting authority reserve the right to use any electronic portal during the life of the agreement. The value provided in Section II.1.5 is only an estimate and is for the maximum contract length.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040887
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013907-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£414,535 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20241 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Emma-Jane Gordon
Contact Email
emmajane.gordon@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7836530524

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEVERNSOFT LIMITED T/A ESSENTIAL COMPUTING

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