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title: "RFI - The Environment Agency Learning Experience / Management System Defra."
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# RFI - The Environment Agency Learning Experience / Management System Defra.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35536a27-23ea-4be2-a43f-5b3229bcf2f7

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is currently seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) titled "The Environment Agency Learning Experience / Management System Defra." This procurement process falls under the planning stage, and the engagement end date is set for 1 April 2021 at 23:59. The tender is related to the procurement of a Learning Experience / Learning Management Platform primarily for internal use by Environment Agency employees, with potential sharing across the wider DEFRA group. The solution sought includes off-the-shelf software with minor customisations to facilitate a personalised and efficient learning experience.

This RFI provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in industry-specific software, particularly in learning management systems. Companies that can demonstrate capability in developing customised software solutions that enhance learning experiences would be well-suited to participate. Additionally, firms involved in training and entertainment software packages are encouraged to engage, as the project aims to create a robust platform for organisational learning and development. Interested suppliers should send their completed RFI responses and related documents via the specified email by the deadline.

## Notice

The Environment Agency is reviewing the market place for engaging and intuitive Learning Experience / Learning Management Platforms. The solution will be primarily targeted at internal Environment Agency employees but will also have the potential to share content across the wider DEFRA group and with the EA supply chain. Other key aspects enhancement s include: - Commercially of the shelf solution with some minor customisations. - Learning Experiences - intelligent solution that learns, aligns learners with learning that is targeted to their roles(s) and learning needs. - Capability and Competence tracking solution allows learners to record their information and at team and organisational level. For additional information the Strategic objectives for this solution are listed in the additional text field, also attached a summary pre-requisite checklist. In order to assess the potential of the market place a 'Request for Information (RFI) is being published which is attached to this notice along with a spreadsheet of indicative costs to populate. If you believe that your solution matches these requirements, then please participate by following the instructions in the RFI (file) attached to this notice and sending the completed: 1) RFI response 2) The Appendix C - Indicative costs spreadsheet 3) The pre-requisite checklist ticked (Yes/No) 4) The RFI Appendix B - Master Requirements Catalogue (1) to the Commercial Department at the following email address: tim.carter@defra.gov.uk. by the Thursday 1st April 2021, 17.00pm We thank you for your interest in participating in the RFI - The Environment Agency Learning Experience / Management System Defra. Additional information: ID Strategic Theme Strategic Objective 1 Personalised and user centric experience An accessible, intuitive and inclusive solution that adapts to a learner's preferences, supports different learning styles, offers a range of resources and meets user needs (including learners, administrators and team leaders). Learners are able to access content where, when and how it suits them. A flexible level of access to permitted external users e.g. Defra staff, third-parties, etc. 2 Social and content curation A solution that connects like-minded learners, builds learning communities and enables learners to share, maintain and develop understanding and skills. Fosters a life-enhancing learning environment and confident staff with user generated learning. 3 Intelligent management information and reporting A solution that helps manage organisational resilience and career development. Intelligent and automated reporting producing management information on employee capability, skills, experiences, qualifications and professional membership. 4 Environment Agency culture and values Supports a strategy of stimulating learning, coaching, mentoring and builds a culture of active independent learners which aids employee satisfaction, progression and retention. 5 Professionalisation and Performance Supports our professionalisation ambition through capability descriptions, qualifications and career routes. Linking to professional bodies and Civil Service professions. Links with performance management to build employee performance 6 Value for money and efficiencies Solution capable of delivering a wide variety of training options including dedicated learning modules for business areas that can be self-administered. Effective planning and administration of national courses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d29c9-76ee-43c4-ae19-7ecc38eb2149 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48930000 - Training and entertainment software package
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 09:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d29c9-76ee-43c4-ae19-7ecc38eb2149
- 1 Apr 2021 at 08:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d29c9-76ee-43c4-ae19-7ecc38eb2149
- 16 Mar 2021 at 09:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d29c9-76ee-43c4-ae19-7ecc38eb2149
- 15 Mar 2021 at 17:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d29c9-76ee-43c4-ae19-7ecc38eb2149
- 15 Mar 2021 at 17:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d29c9-76ee-43c4-ae19-7ecc38eb2149
- 11 Mar 2021 at 17:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d29c9-76ee-43c4-ae19-7ecc38eb2149
- 8 Mar 2021 at 12:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d29c9-76ee-43c4-ae19-7ecc38eb2149
- 1 Mar 2021 at 15:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d29c9-76ee-43c4-ae19-7ecc38eb2149
- 1 Mar 2021 at 15:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d29c9-76ee-43c4-ae19-7ecc38eb2149

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d29c9-76ee-43c4-ae19-7ecc38eb2149
  1st April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88740c5e-811b-4376-b183-5212b482f8e1
  LZ2025 Pre-Requisite Checklist
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f369505-e580-4b6e-8a1e-1443185e74db
  The Environment Agency Learning Experience Management System Defra.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6addcc9-069c-4171-ac56-e861d56de62f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86270d2a-e9d6-4839-92cf-0396571947b2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d72c0d8d-b02e-4d62-974d-6eea57473255
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61d7f6ff-a559-4bad-ae4f-a17d28e804e6
  RFI

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