Notice Information
Notice Title
Learning Management System
Notice Description
The Welsh Government requires a supplier to provide, host and support 2 cloud based learning management systems. Each system will be provided as a separate instance of the same product: - Academi Wales provides leadership development for approx. 14k users across Welsh public service organisations. - Learning Lab provides internal learning and development for approx. 5.5k users in the Welsh Government.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The Welsh Government is looking to procure a Learning Management System (LMS) as detailed in appendix 3 of the document titled 'Welsh Government Learning Management System Request for Information document attached to this notice'. In summary here are the key features and functions required: - Content Management System (CMS): The LMS should allow administrators to create and edit static web pages, manage site navigation, and schedule content for future publication. It should support various content types like videos and web links, and allow easy switching between English and Welsh content. - Content Repository: The system should include an enterprise-standard content repository to store and surface thousands of resources in various formats. It should also enable specified users to create and share content, and provide a user reporting process for flagged content. - Search Functionality: A consistent and effective global search feature is required to help users quickly find relevant results across the entire product, with filters to refine results. - Product Tools: The LMS should include tools for creating interactive content packages, formal training and assessment materials, collaboration spaces, event management, news areas, personal learning records, and coaching and mentoring tools. - Platform Administration and Management: The system should offer bulk email capabilities, reporting options through Google Analytics and Power BI, and administrative reporting functionalities. - Authentication and User Management: The LMS should support single sign-on, multi-factor authentication for administrators, and a user management lifecycle to comply with GDPR requirements. - Compliance: The product must be fully bilingual (English and Welsh) and meet the Welsh Government's accessibility requirements. It should also comply with the Welsh Government Global Experience Language (GEL) design pattern. - Data Protection and Security: The LMS must securely collect, process, and store personal data in compliance with UKGDPR. It should also have Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO27001 accreditation and undergo annual IT Health Checks. The Welsh Government aims to launch the websites by 31st March 2026, with the contract starting on 1st October 2025 and lasting for up to four years. Additional information: The Welsh Ministers requires information on potential suppliers ability to provide the products and services. This Notice will be used to gain a better understanding of the types and availability of products and services. The specific information being requested is detailed in the 'Welsh Government Learning Management System Request for Information'document attached to this notice
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04b5d0
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036580-2024
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
48 - Software package and information systems
80 - Education and training services
-
- CPV Codes
48000000 - Software package and information systems
48190000 - Educational software package
80420000 - E-learning services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 12 Nov 20241 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 3 Mar 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- aw.business@gov.wales
- Contact Phone
- +44 3000257095
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
- Postcode
- CF10 3NQ
- Post Town
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- Delivery Location
- TLL Wales
-
- Local Authority
- Cardiff
- Electoral Ward
- Cathays
- Westminster Constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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