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Early Years Safeguarding Training Learning Management System (con_30981)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement of a Learning Management System for Early Years Safeguarding Training. This service contract, titled "Early Years Safeguarding Training Learning Management System (con_30981)", falls under the e-learning services category and was awarded to Virtual College Ltd, based in Leeds. The procurement process involved a limited competition method, as it was below the threshold. The contract became active on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to run until 30th March 2027. The total contract value is £52,500, with £43,750 allocated net of tax. Key dates include the contract signing on 13th March 2026 and publication of the contract notice on 19th March 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning services to gain experience with public authority projects and expands their portfolio by working with central government. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in developing, hosting, and maintaining robust learning management systems, particularly those focusing on safeguarding training, are well-positioned to benefit. It provides an avenue for these businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering specialised services and potentially secure further contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Early Years Safeguarding Training Learning Management System (con_30981)

Notice Description

This contract is for a learning management system, enabling the hosting of Early Years Safeguarding Training produced by the Department for the early years sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025478-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUAL COLLEGE

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