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Supply of Training Management Software

FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Forth Valley College, based in Falkirk, has completed the procurement process to award a contract for the "Supply of Training Management Software" under an open procedure. The project falls under the education industry category and aims to enhance customer experience, streamline operational efficiency, and ensure best value for money. The contract was awarded on 13th April 2026, with the procurement process involving sectors across the UKM region. The tender, identified as ASC-2025-09, has entered the contract stage, with Academia, a large-scale supplier located in Hemel Hempstead, fulfilling the requirements. The contract, valued at £66,163.55, was signed on 20th March 2026, with the possibility of extending for up to two additional periods of 12 months, dependent on performance and ongoing needs of the College.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in training management systems. Companies that can offer integrative software services to streamline operations within educational institutions are well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. Although only one bid was received, indicating a competitive niche, businesses aiming to expand into public sector contracts, especially within the UK education sector, can benefit from observing such open procedures. The focus on achieving efficiency and customer satisfaction in public institutions suggests ongoing demand for innovation and quality solutions in software offerings.

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Notice Title

Supply of Training Management Software

Notice Description

The College has appointed a Supplier to deliver a comprehensive Training Management Software (TMS) solution to enhance the customer experience, streamline operational efficiency, and achieve best value for money.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley College requires a comprehensive and integrated training management software solution.

Options: The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further 2 periods of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829185
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553681
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,163 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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