--- title: "Tender for Learning Management Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-776c0a04-03a0-420d-aa6c-2ac30c8d16f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-776c0a04-03a0-420d-aa6c-2ac30c8d16f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-776c0a04-03a0-420d-aa6c-2ac30c8d16f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-776c0a04-03a0-420d-aa6c-2ac30c8d16f3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-05" --- # Tender for Learning Management Solution Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-776c0a04-03a0-420d-aa6c-2ac30c8d16f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-776c0a04-03a0-420d-aa6c-2ac30c8d16f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-776c0a04-03a0-420d-aa6c-2ac30c8d16f3.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for a "Learning Management Solution" (Reference: SMBC 20106) in the West Midlands, UK. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12 noon on 4 June 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 September 2021, lasting for three years, with potential extensions, and is estimated to have a total value of approximately £180,000 excluding VAT. The council emphasises the need for a secure, GDPR-compliant Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that integrates with their existing ICT infrastructure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in e-learning and information technology services to expand their market presence. Companies that offer secure, innovative learning management solutions, particularly those familiar with SaaS and public sector regulations, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the council's requirement for a high level of data security, businesses with experience in safeguarding sensitive information and providing supportive training programmes may find this contract particularly appealing. ## Notice Tender for Learning Management Solution, Ref; SMBC 20106. The Council currently works with a partner to provide online eLearning. The system currently hosts 22 eLearning programmes for Sandwell Council staff, five of which are mandatory at present. In addition to usage by SMBC staff, the system and programmes provide an eLearning platform and offer to partner agencies working or volunteering to safeguard children, families and vulnerable adults. The current eLearning system is accessed by up to 6,000 employees from SMBC and partners. New modules are developed throughout the year in line with Council service plans and in response to e.g. Domestic Homicide Reviews, Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, legislation or other safeguarding issues. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is seeking Tenders from potential providers for the provision of a Software as a Service (SaaS) Learning Management Solution. The application will be delivered over the internet as a service using a standard internet browser. The Council's default internet browsers are Edge, Chrome and Internet Explorer 11, there is a preference for the application to natively work with the Edge internet browser. The Council's ICT environment consists of a Windows 10 hardened build which has been designed based on best practise from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Microsoft. All users are licensed for Office 365 and are deployed with email, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams as standard - the latter used for IM, presence, voice and data collaboration. All laptops currently use Direct Access for remote working. Security of the proposed solution and its data is of the upmost importance, to the Council. The platform and its contents must be secure and GDPR compliant. As an indication the Contract is expected to commence 1 September 2021 and will be awarded for a period of 3 years until 31 August 2024, with the option for a further extension based on 1 + 1 until 31 August 2026. The total value of this contract for five years is estimated to be in the region of PS180,000 excluding VAT for the entire duration of the Contract. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tender is 12 noon Friday 04 June 2021. Additional information: Tender for Learning Management Solution, Ref; SMBC 20106. The Council currently works with a partner to provide online eLearning. The system currently hosts 22 eLearning programmes for Sandwell Council staff, five of which are mandatory at present. In addition to usage by SMBC staff, the system and programmes provide an eLearning platform and offer to partner agencies working or volunteering to safeguard children, families and vulnerable adults. The current eLearning system is accessed by up to 6,000 employees from SMBC and partners. New modules are developed throughout the year in line with Council service plans and in response to e.g. Domestic Homicide Reviews, Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, legislation or other safeguarding issues. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is seeking Tenders from potential providers for the provision of a Software as a Service (SaaS) Learning Management Solution. The application will be delivered over the internet as a service using a standard internet browser. The Council's default internet browsers are Edge, Chrome and Internet Explorer 11, there is a preference for the application to natively work with the Edge internet browser. The Council's ICT environment consists of a Windows 10 hardened build which has been designed based on best practise from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Microsoft. All users are licensed for Office 365 and are deployed with email, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams as standard - the latter used for IM, presence, voice and data collaboration. All laptops currently use Direct Access for remote working. Security of the proposed solution and its data is of the upmost importance, to the Council. The platform and its contents must be secure and GDPR compliant. As an indication the Contract is expected to commence 1 September 2021 and will be awarded for a period of 3 years until 31 August 2024, with the option for a further extension based on 1 + 1 until 31 August 2026. The total value of this contract for five years is estimated to be in the region of PS180,000 excluding VAT for the entire duration of the Contract. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tender is 12 noon Friday 04 June 2021. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c60570-4215-45e9-8c6d-5b454c4d4e57 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80521000 - Training programme services ## Release History - 5 May 2021 at 07:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c60570-4215-45e9-8c6d-5b454c4d4e57 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c60570-4215-45e9-8c6d-5b454c4d4e57 5th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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