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Learning Management System -Support Staff Only

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

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07 Mar 2026 at 15:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority has awarded a contract for the hosting, maintenance, and support of a cloud-based virtual learning platform tailored for its support staff. The procurement process was classified under the services category and was conducted as a direct, below-threshold procurement without competition. SKILLSET LIMITED has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 1st February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st January 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension until 31st January 2029. The contract is valued at £31,620 and pertains to the Aylesbury area, with regional delivery addresses in UKJ12 and UKJ13. This contract has reached the award stage as of 7th March 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for companies specialising in learning management systems and related support services, particularly those with experience in cloud-based solutions for government entities. The contract specifically targets SMEs, similar to SKILLSET LIMITED, which is an SME and stands as the supplier. Companies with expertise in e-learning platforms and system support services could benefit from opportunities such as this, enhancing their portfolio within the public sector by aligning with the ongoing digital transformation needs of public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Management System -Support Staff Only

Notice Description

Hosting, maintenance & support of a cloud based virtual learning platform to host e-learning packages for support staff. Below Threshold contract awarded for initial 24 months term with option for a further 12 months to 31/01/2029 .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020667-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,620 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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