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03 Aug 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Cheshire Fire Authority focused on an "E-Learning Package" within the software industry category. This contract was located primarily in the United Kingdom and has moved to the award stage as of 3rd August 2026. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, considered below threshold, and was completed with the final award made to the supplier, Inclusive Learning, on 16th April 2026. The contract covers the delivery of training software packages across multiple regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, with a contract period starting from 3rd August 2026 and extending potentially until 19th April 2029, subject to renewal terms.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and e-learning software development to expand their market presence and engage with sub-central government entities like Cheshire Fire Authority. Given the contract's completion and award to a small to medium enterprise (SME), similar-sized businesses with capabilities in providing tailored e-learning solutions would find this procurement highly beneficial. It demonstrates the value of innovation and niche expertise in meeting public sector needs and expanding business growth within government contracts.

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Notice Title

E Learning Package

Notice Description

Software for E Learning packages

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073264-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 19 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2FQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INCLUSIVE LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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