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10 Jun 2026 at 10:42

TenderUpdate

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Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Consortium Academy Trust, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed an open procurement process for eLearning and compliance resources platforms. The tender titled "Tender ELearning Platform and Compliance Resources Platform" falls under the services category and was initiated to secure suppliers for educational platforms. The procurement, initiated in Cottingham, has reached the award stage with contracts signed starting from 1st July 2026 till 30th June 2029, offering an extension option of up to 24 months. Notable suppliers awarded are Virtual College Limited for the eLearning platform and The Key Support Services Limited for the Compliance Resource Platform. The procurement process was conducted as a below threshold open competition, emphasizing e-learning services and compliance software development.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and compliance software to impact the educational sector positively. The open competition format enabled SMEs like Virtual College Limited to secure contracts, demonstrating the potential for smaller businesses to grow by providing innovative, tailored solutions for educational institutions. Companies adept at developing interactive, user-friendly eLearning content or compliance services that meet current statutory requirements are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The emphasis on integration capabilities and GDPR compliance further provides businesses with the chance to offer ancillary IT or consultancy services to ensure seamless implementation and operation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tender ELearning Platform and Compliance Resources Platform

Notice Description

The Consortium Academy Trust are running a *below threshold* tender process to award a supplier for an eLearning Professional Learning Platform contract and a Compliance Resources platform commencing on 01/07/2026.

Lot Information

Provision of eLearning Platform

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Compliance Resource Platform

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d753
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054662-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

72212170 - Compliance software development services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,079 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COTTINGHAM
Postcode
HU16 5PX
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham North
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

THE KEY SUPPORT SERVICES

VIRTUAL COLLEGE

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