--- title: "VEAT Notification: Workforce Development Evolve Software Licences, Support and Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38fa7ebf-3922-4019-b778-ec1854d45ff0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38fa7ebf-3922-4019-b778-ec1854d45ff0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38fa7ebf-3922-4019-b778-ec1854d45ff0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38fa7ebf-3922-4019-b778-ec1854d45ff0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-03" --- # VEAT Notification: Workforce Development Evolve Software Licences, Support and Maintenance Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38fa7ebf-3922-4019-b778-ec1854d45ff0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38fa7ebf-3922-4019-b778-ec1854d45ff0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38fa7ebf-3922-4019-b778-ec1854d45ff0.json) ## Summary The Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated a tender process for the extension of the Workforce Development Evolve Software Licences, Support and Maintenance. This contract, valued between £180,000 and £210,000, falls under the 'Adult and other education services' industry category and is primarily focused on supporting the existing Learning Management System (LMS) introduced in 2016. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a closing date set for 13 December 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2019 and run until 31 March 2022, with services required to be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber region. This tender presents a unique opportunity for companies specialising in software licensing and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in learning management systems. As Comenius Talent Management is the sole provider due to intellectual property rights, competition may be limited; however, businesses with expertise in software support for educational tools may find collaboration opportunities. This contract underscores the value of robust maintenance and support services within the education sector, which could lead to further growth and service expansion for relevant service providers. ## Notice In 2016, the Council procured a new Learning Management System (LMS) for staff. An open tender process was undertaken and Workforce Development Evolve Software was procured from Comenius Talent Management to deliver the following: Learning Management & Virtual learning Performance Management Talent Management The solution is accessible by all staff across the Council and is interoperable with the Council's SAP system in order to automatically update staff HR data. This VEAT notice is to notify the market that the Council will be extending the contract for an additional 3 years Evolve Licencing, support and maintenance from Comenius Talent Management. Comenius Talent Management own the IPR for the Evolve solution and are the sole provider of the licences and support required to continue to use the solution the Council has implemented. The Council are not looking to procure a new system but are to continue with the use of the existing Evolve solution. Comenius Talent Management own the IPR for the Evolve solution and are the sole provider of the licences and support required to continue to use the solution the Council has implemented. There is an absence of competition for Technical Reasons as Comenius are the sole provider of licences and support for the existing implemented system. The licences, support and maintenance can only be provided by a particular operator due to the protection of exclusive rights including Intellectual property rights. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797ec081-e59b-498f-972f-0e0066acd67b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £210,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 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 - 72212931 - Training software development services - 79632000 - Personnel-training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80520000 - Training facilities - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80540000 - Environmental training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2018 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797ec081-e59b-498f-972f-0e0066acd67b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797ec081-e59b-498f-972f-0e0066acd67b 3rd December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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