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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has completed the procurement process for a Learning Management System (LMS), titled "SBC 1001557 - Learning Management System", under the industry category of services. The procurement is located within the Scottish Borders, specifically in the UKM91 region. The process culminated in an award on the 9th of June, 2026, with the contract subsequently placed into active status. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive tendering environment. Scottish Borders Council, acting as the central purchasing body, sought to enhance its public service delivery through this acquisition.

This completed tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational technology and online learning solutions. SMEs like LearnPro Efireservice Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, illustrate the potential for growth and partnership within the sector. Companies offering innovative LMS solutions that can cater to public sector needs, particularly those willing to engage in open procurement methods, would find similar opportunities promising. The educational and public service domain remains ripe for ongoing technological advancements, giving rise to further business growth for companies matching these sectors' requirements.

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Notice Title

SBC 1001557 - Learning Management System

Notice Description

Purchase of a new online learning management system (LMS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a new online learning management system (LMS).. n/a

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834414
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558114
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£94,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNPRO EFIRESERVICE

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