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06 Aug 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Workforce Council, a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, has completed a direct award procurement process for the "EWC Direct Award Professional Learning Passport." This contract focuses on providing flexible online e-portfolio services to EWC registrants and ensures service continuity, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness by retaining the current supplier. Located in Cardiff, the procurement process was finalised on the 6th of August, 2026, with the contract period set to run from the 15th of September 2026 to the 15th of September 2028, and includes a potential extension up to September 2029. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, focused predominantly on e-learning services with a gross value of £478,400.

This procurement initiative presents sustainable business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in e-learning platforms and online educational tools. With a focus on system integration and long-term service continuity, large enterprises like PebblePad, the successful supplier, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts. Businesses equipped to provide scalable digital solutions that can efficiently manage and accommodate the evolving needs of public sectors are particularly well-positioned to excel in similar tender processes. The direct award method reflects the emphasis on technical compatibility and risk minimisation, conducive to suppliers with proven expertise and existing stakeholder relationships.

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Notice Title

EWC Direct Award Professional Learning Passport

Notice Description

The Professional Learning Passport (PLP) is a flexible online e-portfolio available to all EWC registrants.The requirement will be awarded to a single supplier under a direct award arrangement to ensure continuity of service and will maintain service continuity and system compatibility, and avoid unnecessary technical disruption and transition costs. Appointing an alternative supplier would create significant technical difficulties and result in a duplication of costs through transition and knowledge transfer activities, increasing delivery risk and potentially impacting service continuity. Retaining the incumbent supplier provides the most efficient and cost-effective solution.

Procurement Information

To maintain continuity of service and delivery, support managed transition and handover activity and ensure stability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074716-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£398,667 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 15 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION WORKFORCE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0AB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Plasnewydd
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEPPLEPAD

Further Information

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