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Online Authoring Tool & Learning Catalogue

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

In this completed procurement process, Essex County Council, a sub-central governmental public authority located in Chelmsford, UK, has awarded a contract for an "Online Authoring Tool & Learning Catalogue." This contract, identified under the tender ID ECC1002427, involves providing a software application to create and publish digital content, primarily focusing on eLearning materials linked to The Equality Act 2010. The procurement utilized a direct method, classified as below-threshold and without competition, with the contract signed on 18th July 2025. The contract is active from 30th October 2025 until 29th October 2027, with a total value of £35,500. The delivery of services spans several UK regions, indicating a wide geographic scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the information technology services sector, given its focus on digital content creation and learning solutions. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in online learning tools and catalogues, especially those familiar with compliance courses, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Such tenders can facilitate business expansion into public sector projects, leveraging the chance to establish a foothold in government procurement in the UK's educational technology market.

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Notice Title

Online Authoring Tool & Learning Catalogue

Notice Description

Online Authoring Tool to ECC learning creators: This online authoring tool is a software application that allows content creators to create, design, and publish digital content. The tool is used regularly to creating eLearning materials, such as interactive courses, quizzes, and multimedia presentations. Online Learning Catalogue: An online learning catalogue which can be edited via the authoring tool which holds a digital repository or directory of available courses. The main purpose currently is to provide up to date and refreshed online learning catalogue of all things linked to The Equality Act 2010 which is currently not available via the Professional Skills catalogue contracted separately.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044108-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsanda@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING POOL

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