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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is the buyer behind a completed public procurement process for an E-Learning Management System, awarded through the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework, Lot 2. This procurement, with the identifier PS/25/258, involves the delivery of software as a service (SaaS) in East Ayrshire with a focus on general public services. Learners can benefit from a comprehensive suite of functionalities, including learning management, course booking, and authoring tools. The procurement process was completed under a limited award procedure without prior publication, recognising technical reasons for the absence of competition, and the contract was signed on 27th February 2026. The procurement method is based on identifying a single suitable supplier, Learnpro efire Service Ltd, through the G-Cloud framework.

This contract poses a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and software services looking to expand within public sector frameworks. The need for specialised e-learning systems adaptable to various educational requirements and capable of scaling to service public institutions makes this tender attractive to SMEs with innovative SaaS solutions. The absence of competition due to technical specifications allows businesses with unique offerings focused on learning management systems to engage closely with regional or local authorities. Suppliers from outside the EU and electronic bid submissions were also considered, highlighting the inclusivity and broader international prospects within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Learning Management System (CCS G-Cloud 14, RM1557.14 - Lot 2)

Notice Description

eLearning system as software as a service(SAAS) - learning management, course booking and authoring tool

Lot Information

Lot 1

eLearning system as software as a service(SAAS) - learning management, course booking and authoring tool

Procurement Information

One supplier identified through supplier search carried out via G-Cloud 14 framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825412
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550842
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48517000 - IT software package

72400000 - Internet services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Learnpro efire Service Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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