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ASC109 - Bluestream Academy E-Learning Platform

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 15:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, a public authority and sub-central government entity, recently concluded its procurement process for an e-learning platform, titled "ASC109 - Bluestream Academy E-Learning Platform." The contract was awarded to Bluestream Academy Ltd, continuing a relationship that has existed since 1st December 2018, ensuring continuity of high-quality service without the need for re-training on a different system. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below threshold and without competition, and pertains to IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract runs from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030, and the deal was signed on 8th September 2025. The services will continue to be provided in the UK, specifically the UKC12 region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for service providers in the IT and e-learning sectors. For businesses focused on delivering high-quality digital education solutions, it exemplifies the potential to secure long-term contracts with public authorities by providing reliable and indispensable services. Large-scale businesses experienced in IT consulting and software development, particularly those with a focus on educational platforms, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. This tender exhibits the value placed on maintaining proven systems, offering avenue growth for vendors adept at ensuring seamless user experience and operational continuity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASC109 - Bluestream Academy E-Learning Platform

Notice Description

Bluestream Academy Ltd have been supplying an eLearning platform Since 1st December 2018. The current contract expires on 30/09/2025. The Platform is widely used across external providers who have fed back that this is high quality and a valued resource. Providers will have continuity of provision, and this will negate the burden of training of a new system both internally and externally. There are time limitations if a new system was to be procured and would have resource/time and cost implications. The proposal to continue with Bluestream as the e-learning offer has been discussed at ASC DMT and recommendation approved.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05962d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054801-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,252 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESTREAM ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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