Planning

Provision and Support of a Learning Management System (LMS)

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Provision and Support of a Learning Management System (LMS)", falling under the services category. This procurement process, initiated on 14 March 2025, aims to find a replacement for the existing LMS which serves seven local authorities within the Clyde Valley Learning and Development Group (CVLDG). Businesses interested in engaging in this tender are required to submit the Market Engagement Questionnaire by noon on 28 March 2025. The LMS is intended for use in Hamilton, UKM95 region, Scotland, and is expected to support up to 30,000 learner records per council, ensuring practical handling of e-learning content and learner activity tracking.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and service provision. Companies that can offer robust solutions for hosting online learning resources, tracking learner progress, managing classroom events, and ensuring accessibility compliance are well-suited to compete. The council is prioritising an externally hosted LMS capable of delivering content across multiple devices with responsive design, customisable to each council’s needs, and seamlessly integrating with HR management systems. Engaging in this contract can position businesses for substantial growth by establishing partnerships with multiple local authorities and contributing to the development of regional educational infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision and Support of a Learning Management System (LMS)

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council is conducting this procurement on behalf of the Clyde Valley Learning and Development Group ("CVLDG") for the provision of a new Learning Management System (LMS). The CVLDG comprises seven local authorities that share a strategic need for an externally hosted LMS. This system should be capable of hosting online learning resources for all council employees.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council serves as the lead authority in a long-standing partnership among local authorities, known as the Clyde Valley Learning and Development Group (CVLDG). The majority of member councils of CVLDG are currently using the same learning management system to host and manage the e-learning function in each of their respective local authority. The provision of an externally hosted Learning Management System is a key element of the Group and maintaining the availability of the e-learning function without any break or loss of service is essential. The current contract is with a single provider and anticipated to expire in 2026. The Council is therefore seeking expressions of interest and engagement with potential bidders, in advance of publishing an Invitation to Tender, for a replacement contract. The service procured will have the following capabilities:- -to host online learning content (e.g. SCORM, PDF, MP4) -to host individual learner records and track all learner activity in relation to content accessed and completed -to have the facility to report on all learning activity -to manage classroom-based learning (tutor led) events -to support the regular data transfer of learner activity to and from HR management systems -to comply with current web accessibility standards -to manage learning in each council's establishment of up to 30,000 learner records per council -capable of delivering e-learning content to multiple device types through responsive design and delivery -customisable to reflect each council's functional requirements. Please complete and return the market engagement questionnaire no later than 12 noon on the 28th March 2025. Responses should be sent to Sarah Williamson sarah.williamson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791193
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526000
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Williamson
Contact Email
sarah.williamson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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