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Online knowledge evaluation

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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23 Dec 2025 at 11:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, focused on an "Online knowledge evaluation" tool aimed at assessing knowledge and competence. This falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The buying organisation is a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom. This particular procurement stage has moved to the Award phase and culminated in a contract signed on 18th December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 7th January 2026 and will last until 6th January 2029, with a total value of £147,448.53, awarded to Elephants Don't Forget Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Dublin, Ireland. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold, and without competition.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the development and provision of software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive knowledge and competence assessment tools. Large companies with expertise in information systems and software packages will find this sector conducive to business growth through long-term engagements. The direct procurement method indicates an opportunity for businesses capable of offering unique, high-quality solutions directly to public undertakings without the need for a competitive bidding process, facilitating a streamlined approach to securing contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online knowledge evaluation

Notice Description

Tool to assess knowledge and competence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085778-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,448 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2029 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
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@guinness.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3AX
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEPHANTS DON'T FORGET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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