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Provision, Support and Maintenance of Tessello Software eLearning and Development Platform

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under consideration involves South Lanarkshire Council, based in Hamilton, UK, for the provision, support, and maintenance of the Tessello Software eLearning and Development Platform. The contracting stage is the Award stage, with the contract being awarded to Capita Business Services. The industry category is General public services, under the CPV codes 80420000 and 48000000. This limited procurement method was used without prior publication due to the bespoke nature and intellectual property owned by Capita Business Services. The award value is GBP 261,805.50, and the contract was signed on 29 July 2025, set to run until 31 July 2025, with the expectation of a new competitive process to follow, anticipated to conclude by February 2026 with a start date in August 2026.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities particularly for IT service providers with expertise in online learning platforms and software that aligns with specific public sector needs. Although the current contract is not competitive due to the technical uniqueness of the Tessello system, companies can position themselves for the upcoming competitive procurement anticipated for 2026. Firms capable of delivering customized eLearning solutions and able to compete with existing intellectual properties like Capita's might find growth potential by engaging with South Lanarkshire Council and similar public authorities investing in robust digital learning infrastructures. Businesses should prepare to demonstrate how their solutions can enhance learning experiences and accommodate expanded and sustained online learning requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision, Support and Maintenance of Tessello Software eLearning and Development Platform

Notice Description

The Tessello collaborative learning platform allows member Councils to deliver, track and optimise learning across multiple teams and platforms. The platform provides customisation options that allow users to create personalised learning pathways that are matched to skills frameworks and development goals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The initial contract (SLC/FIN&IT/SP41/2009) was awarded to Brightwave Ltd via a competitive procedure in 2009 and again in 2014 following a further competitive procedure (SLC/PS/FINCOR/13/214). Brightwave Ltd is now trading as Capita Business Services Ltd. Due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic the Council used a non-contractual extension in July 2021 to procure the software for a further 2 years (SLC/PS/FINCOR/21/036) which expired on 31 July 2023. A further negotiated contract was subsequently implemented (SLC/PS/FINCOR/22/081) which started on 01 August 2023 and is due to expire on 31 July 2025. Currently the Council is in the process of carrying out a new competitive procurement procedure which is anticipated to be awarded by February 2026, with a 'go live' date of August 2026 (SLC/FC/24/071). Therefore, this new negotiated contract is required to ensure continuity of service and that there are no gaps in service provision. The significant and sustained increase in usage of online learning across all member Councils which first arose out of necessity during the pandemic has not decreased. As a result, it is now recognised that a robust and reliable learning platform is a fundamental requirement to deliver learning and development to support service delivery.

Procurement Information

The system has bespoke functions that have been developed by Capita Business Services Ltd which provides member Councils with a product that is tailored to meet each of the Local Authorities' specific business requirements. Capita Business Services also own the intellectual property for the system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806395
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536256
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£261,805 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536256
    Provision, Support and Maintenance of Tessello Software eLearning and Development Platform - The Tessello collaborative learning platform allows member Councils to deliver, track and optimise learning across multiple teams and platforms. The platform provides customisation options that allow users to create personalised learning pathways that are matched to skills frameworks and development goals.

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