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title: "Award of TLPD course migration to the LMS"
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# Award of TLPD course migration to the LMS

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04553d4f-33dd-4edb-b954-29d141293eca

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has awarded a contract to Rethink Learning Ltd trading as Desq for the migration of TLPD courses to the LMS. This contract, titled "Award of TLPD course migration to the LMS", falls under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000), with additional classifications in technical secondary education services and training programme services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from 8th April 2024 to 31st May 2025. The service coverage encompasses multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, South West, and London.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education technology industry, particularly those specialising in e-learning and course migration services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the open procedure and suitability criteria outlined. This contract not only allows for the expansion of educational services within the UK but also fosters the growth of small and specialised companies by providing them with a substantial project valued at £25,000. Businesses capable of providing technical services and training programme management will find this tender particularly beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and gaining a foothold in the education sector.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) to enable DESQ to migrate the TLPD courses from FutureLearn to the LMS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1994281-e6bd-41ee-9b63-cb2c9a3125b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RETHINK LEARNING LTD TRADING AS DESQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80211000 - Technical secondary education services
- 80521000 - Training programme services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1994281-e6bd-41ee-9b63-cb2c9a3125b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1994281-e6bd-41ee-9b63-cb2c9a3125b2
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT168881
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et-foundation.co.uk

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