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title: "National Retraining Scheme - Online Training Service Alpha"
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# National Retraining Scheme - Online Training Service Alpha

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29eaea7e-f222-41e6-b943-828bd29d1268

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract for the "National Retraining Scheme - Online Training Service Alpha" to JOYLAB LONDON LTD. This procurement falls under the IT services and education and training sectors, specifically aimed at providing a scalable online training service compliant with GDS/DFE standards. The contract, valued at £849,391.20, spans from 18th November 2019 until 14th April 2020, following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The award announcement was published on 12th November 2019, and the tender period concluded on 4th September 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the education technology sector. With the focus on developing innovative online learning solutions for adults with varying skill levels, businesses specialising in educational services, technology development, and user experience design would be particularly well-suited to compete. This procurement process encourages collaboration and growth within the industry, specifically targeting companies that can provide effective learning management systems and support features tailored to busy adult learners.

## Notice

Design an end to end, GDS/DFE compliant, scalable online training service for the National Retraining Scheme by determining the optimum online learning design and pedagogical approach, channels of tutor support and features of the learning management system (LMS) and front-end platform for adults with low-medium skills, busy lives and responsibilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629702e4-2ef2-4d5b-9d6c-5bece43f4b92 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2019 - 14 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £849,391 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £849,391 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOYLAB LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2019 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629702e4-2ef2-4d5b-9d6c-5bece43f4b92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629702e4-2ef2-4d5b-9d6c-5bece43f4b92
  12th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4cdf0bb3-7f4f-4692-82f8-5ad3b9478f68
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/10439
  Digital Marketplace Opportunity

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