Award

Learning Assistant online platform

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Learning Assistant online platform," initiated by the City of Doncaster Council, has reached the award stage. This tender pertains to the services industry, specifically within the education and training category. The contract was awarded on 24th September 2025, with the project aiming to enable qualification assessors and verifiers to collectively assess and provide feedback on learners' work. Located in Doncaster, United Kingdom, the procurement method was direct, implemented below threshold without competition, and the contractual period extends from 24th September 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and training services, particularly those that can enhance digital platforms for qualification assessments. While City and Guilds, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been awarded the contract, similar businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions in the education sector may find future opportunities with the City of Doncaster Council. The contract value was approximately £81,000, underlining potential lucrative ventures for capable service providers in this sector.

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Notice Title

Learning Assistant online platform

Notice Description

To enables qualification assessors and verifiers to collectively assess, provide feedback and oversee learners' work to make sure it is reaching the required standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059201-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurementteam@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302736977

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY AND GUILDS

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