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title: "DDaT21046 - Hartree Centre NCAIS - EXPLAIN - Learning Management System"
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# DDaT21046 - Hartree Centre NCAIS - EXPLAIN - Learning Management System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-321b36fd-b46f-4f0a-8705-dc957b7c75f3

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking tenders for the "DDaT21046 - Hartree Centre NCAIS - EXPLAIN - Learning Management System" project, which falls under the software package and information systems category. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 15th April 2021. The tendering process is expected to be initiated in Quarter 1 of the 2021/22 financial year, following necessary approvals. Interested businesses can participate in a pre-market engagement webinar scheduled for 20th April 2021 to discuss the project and requirements in detail.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development, particularly those specialising in educational software and event services. Smaller enterprises and those with expertise in creating flexible and integrated learning management systems would be well-positioned to compete. Companies should consider how their products can adapt to varying organisational goals and enhance learning engagement across various sectors. Participation in the upcoming engagement session could provide valuable insights into the project and market needs, assisting businesses in tailoring their proposals accordingly.

## Notice

1. MAIN OBJECTIVES (Strategic) a) The primary over-arching objective is to implement a flexible, integrated and easy-to-use learning management system that can support the needs of the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation (HNCDI). The solution adopted will be able to adapt to change in organisational objectives and structure. It will provide improved capability to deliver a variety of training methods, update, track and present relevant information to stakeholders, enabling effective reporting and informed decision making, at all appropriate levels. b) To improve learning engagement and capability across academia and industry. c) To provide HNCDI customers an innovative way of learning across Digital areas. d) To incorporate elements of Event Management to allow multi-channel learning, from Introductory to Practitioner levels e) To provide real-time dashboard reporting encompassing customer feedback across all learning pathways to assist in the support, decision making and planning across the organisation. f) To support proportionate compliance with relevant government standards e.g. GDPR. 2. TIMELINE (Indicative) The current forecast for a full tender is during Quarter-1 of 2021/22 Financial Year, subject to necessary approvals. We would like to invite prospective bidders to attend a pre-market engagement webinar session on Tuesday 20th April 2021 (10am - 4pm), via Zoom meeting. 3. REQUIREMENT SCORE Draft specification can be accessed in the attachment section of this Early Engagement Notice. 4. AGENDA (may be refined) a) Welcome & Introductions (Hartree Centre) b) Purpose & project overview (Hartree Centre) c) High-level requirements (Hartree Centre) d) Evaluation & procurement process (UKSBS) e) Market products & capabilities (supplier perspective) f) Markets products & Licensing models (supplier perspective) g) Market products & Pricing models (supplier perspective) h) Market products & Support models (supplier perspective) i) Q&A (All) j) Next Steps (UKRI) k) AOB (All) If you could please register your interest in attending by emailing myself at DDaTprocurement@uksbs.co.uk by no later than 12:00PM on Wednesday 15th April 2021 detailing your organisation's name and representatives who will be attending on the day. When emailing if you could please reference in the subject "DDaT21046 - Hartree Centre NCAIS - EXPLAIN - Learning Management System ". Upon registration you will be sent through a zoom code for attending the day. Additional information: This Early Engagement Notice is being issued in order to undertake a market consultation exercise with regards to the requirements detailed in the description section and in the attached draft high-level specification. UKRI will be holding a supplier engagement day in order to assess the market's appetite, obtain input from the market in order to refine the specification of requirements and understand the available license and cost models as well as the market products and capabilities. PLEASE NOTE: Expressions of Interest received after the deadline (Section 3 - Description) will not be considered and access to the event will not be possible. UKRI may consider information and responses received as part of the preliminary market consultation to help inform the UKRI specification and further decision making in relation to the planning and conduct of the proposed procurement. For the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not a Call for Competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf27ef6-2d89-4b19-a45e-eb15dda516ec |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 15:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf27ef6-2d89-4b19-a45e-eb15dda516ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf27ef6-2d89-4b19-a45e-eb15dda516ec
  30th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63442896-a62e-4f03-a687-e84063521282
  DDaT21046 - Specification

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