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Elucidat Authoring Tool/ Renewal

Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2025 at 12:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Oct 2025 at 12:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Elucidat Authoring Tool/Renewal," with an award made to Elucidat Ltd. This direct procurement, classified under services, was completed without competition as it fell below the threshold. The contract, valued at £85,200, has active status and initiates on 17th November 2025, extending until 17th November 2028. The procurement pertains to the software package and IT services category, with delivery across various regions in the United Kingdom. The purchasing organisation, a sub-central government public authority located in Maidstone, utilised a procurement method compliant with UK legislations 2023/54.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in eLearning tools and content management systems. Companies that provide robust support and development for operational training software will find this sector promising. Thus, small and medium enterprises with expertise in IT services and eLearning platforms are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, ensuring growth through partnerships with public sector agencies like fire authorities. The contract highlights the demand for continuity in training and content development services, underscoring the need for seamless integration with existing systems like Moodle.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elucidat Authoring Tool/ Renewal

Notice Description

Elucidat is our primary eLearning authoring tool for operational content, and we currently have 1170 packages published using this tool. These packages support trainees through their pathway to competence, the blending of operational courses and our highest usage is within our monthly online training through FirePro and Officer Monthly Training. Elucidat host the development tool, provide onboarding training for new developers, annual support and remotely host the content that is then viewed and tracked through our Learning Management System, (Moodle).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070068-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£85,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2028 3-4 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
Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Elucidat Ltd

Elucidat Ltd (reg. 08526821)

Further Information

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