Award

225067

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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TenderUpdate

06 Dec 2024 at 14:10

AwardUpdate

03 Dec 2024 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT), based in London, is seeking to procure e-learning services under CPV classification 80420000. The DIT aims to acquire a comprehensive Learning Management System that will facilitate the creation of collaborative learning, deliver tailored learning experiences, and provide scalable reporting tools for organisational impact. This procurement process is at the tender update stage, with recent modifications including changes in contact emails. The contract period for this project runs from 11th December 2023 to 10th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning systems, particularly those capable of delivering a robust Learning Management System with extensive customisation and support services. SMEs with expertise in educational technology and a track record of managing scalable e-learning solutions would be well-suited to compete. The project, awarded to Valamis Learning UK Ltd., is valued at £255,067 and involves an increase in user licenses and additional support, highlighting the growing demand for adaptive and user-centred learning environments within the DIT. This tender not only ensures continuity and cost savings but also offers the chance for businesses to establish a foothold in the public sector e-learning market.

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Notice Title

225067

Notice Description

A Learning Management, experience, and content authoring system, that enables and provides the following: * The creation of collaborative learning by DBT colleagues world-wide, assured by a centre of excellence * The delivery of learning to DBT colleagues in the flow of work wherever they are, tailored to their skills and needs * The information and reporting to scale our impact with clear, holistic information and flexible organisational tools

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Learning Management, experience, and content authoring system, that enables and provides the following: * The creation of collaborative learning by DBT colleagues world-wide, assured by a centre of excellence * The delivery of learning to DBT colleagues in the flow of work wherever they are, tailored to their skills and needs * The information and reporting to scale our impact with clear, holistic information and flexible organisational tools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c1f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039443-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£255,067 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALAMIS LEARNING

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