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title: "Skills Development Platform"
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# Skills Development Platform

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-100c92a4-3b00-482a-990f-d17853cb4736

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Information Commissioner's Office, based in Wilmslow, England, has recently culminated in the awarding of a contract for a "Skills Development Platform". This procurement, part of the e-learning services industry, falls under CPV code 80420000. Conducted via a call-off from the CCS GCloud14 Framework, this selective procurement method reached the award stage on 12 April 2025. The contract period begins on 26 April 2025 and extends until 25 April 2026, with a total contract value of £31,600. The procurement's geographic focus is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and it is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs in the e-learning and technology sectors seeking to expand their reach within public sector contracts. The specificity of a framework agreement indicates a streamlined entry point for businesses that are already part of or can qualify for such frameworks. Additionally, the strategic focus on skills development platforms aligns well with companies specialising in digital education services. Given the framework nature of the contract, businesses already familiar with CCS contracts or those involved in digital service provision would be well-placed to benefit, thus fostering growth and broad visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Call off from CCS GCloud14 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998472a9-0f78-438e-99a5-fffb765a0946 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,600 |
| 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 | INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE |
| Locality | WILMSLOW |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK9 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Wilmslow West and Chorley |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKILLSOFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998472a9-0f78-438e-99a5-fffb765a0946

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998472a9-0f78-438e-99a5-fffb765a0946
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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