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title: "PROVISION OF A VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORM - AWARD"
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# PROVISION OF A VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORM - AWARD

Buyer: GREATER BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-437111a3-070b-4e15-8fc2-e63704bfd232

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## Summary

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology has successfully completed the award process for the provision of a virtual learning platform. This contract, classed under the industry category of training aids and devices, is vital for supporting an accredited e-learning system aimed at levels 3 to 7 in Advanced Manufacturing and associated Engineering Disciplines. The contract has a total value of £130,000 and covers the period from 12 March 2021 to 31 August 2024. The open procurement method was utilised, with the tender period concluding on 1 February 2021. The delivery address for this contract is located in Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This awarding creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning systems, training software development, and technical training services. Companies that focus on providing innovative and user-friendly cloud-based educational platforms will particularly benefit from this contract, as it requires a provider who can manage and support a sophisticated learning delivery system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this sector, given their agility and ability to tailor solutions to meet specific training needs.

## Notice

The GBS IoT require an accredited e learning system to support learning delivery. The system should be an intuitive, standalone, cloud based system that learners can access via a secure log in that will be led, supported, and managed by the provider. The proposed platform must be capable of delivering training with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing and associated Engineering Disciplines from levels 3 - 7 (with the majority of training at level 4/5)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d91ba1d-3e85-4a52-8bc5-e47e026c6ba8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | GREATER BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 1SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIDACTIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 39162200 - Training aids and devices
- 48930000 - Training and entertainment software package
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 72212930 - Training and entertainment software development services
- 72212931 - Training software development services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d91ba1d-3e85-4a52-8bc5-e47e026c6ba8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d91ba1d-3e85-4a52-8bc5-e47e026c6ba8
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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