--- title: "E-learning Solution Soft market Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd549054-d8da-4adb-aae3-503d7a6de330" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd549054-d8da-4adb-aae3-503d7a6de330" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd549054-d8da-4adb-aae3-503d7a6de330.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd549054-d8da-4adb-aae3-503d7a6de330.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-15" --- # E-learning Solution Soft market Testing Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd549054-d8da-4adb-aae3-503d7a6de330 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd549054-d8da-4adb-aae3-503d7a6de330) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd549054-d8da-4adb-aae3-503d7a6de330.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a Soft Market Testing Exercise (SMTE) titled "E-learning Solution Soft Market Testing" to gather market intelligence for the re-procurement of its E-learning learner management system. The existing contract is set to expire in March 2022, and this exercise aims to assess available solutions before formal tenders are sought between May and June 2021. Key dates include the closing for expressions of interest by 12:00 noon on 26th February 2021, with the contract expected to commence in March 2022. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in E-learning services, training programme services, and information technology solutions. Companies capable of providing innovative, web-based Learning Management Systems may find this an advantageous arena to enter, as the council is actively seeking input from potential providers to understand the market landscape. Participating businesses can leverage the insights gained from this SMTE to position themselves competitively for future tenders and contracts that will arise from this procurement cycle. ## Notice Title: E-learning Solution Soft market Testing Reference: SMBC 20106 A Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council") is in the process of gathering market intelligence to inform the re-procurement of its contract for an E-learning learner management system which expires March 2022 and is conducting this Soft Market Testing Exercise (the "SMTE") as a method of gathering that market intelligence. Sandwell Council is undertaking this SMTE for a web-based Learning Management Solution. The existing system is due to expire March 2022 and we are interested to hear from potential providers about what solutions are available. This gives potential providers the opportunity to express their interests and help identify the solutions available. This process does not constitute a formal tender or competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The Council is undertaking this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this requirement. It is anticipated that tenders for this opportunity will be sought in May 2021-June 2021 to enable a new contract to begin from September 2021. The system will be required to be up and running by March 2022 with the expectation that an implementation period will take place between September 2021 and February 2022. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 26th February 2021 at 12:00noon Additional information: Title: E-learning Solution Soft market Testing Reference: SMBC 20106 A Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council") is in the process of gathering market intelligence to inform the re-procurement of its contract for an E-learning learner management system which expires March 2022 and is conducting this Soft Market Testing Exercise (the "SMTE") as a method of gathering that market intelligence. Sandwell Council is undertaking this SMTE for a web-based Learning Management Solution. The existing system is due to expire March 2022 and we are interested to hear from potential providers about what solutions are available. This gives potential providers the opportunity to express their interests and help identify the solutions available. This process does not constitute a formal tender or competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The Council is undertaking this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this requirement. It is anticipated that tenders for this opportunity will be sought in May 2021-June 2021 to enable a new contract to begin from September 2021. The system will be required to be up and running by March 2022 with the expectation that an implementation period will take place between September 2021 and February 2022. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to "Opt In". For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 26th February 2021 at 12:00noon Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8900a2a-2caf-4a60-a5c7-e7d426ea55bb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 2 Mar 2021 | | 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 | 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 - 15 Feb 2021 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8900a2a-2caf-4a60-a5c7-e7d426ea55bb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8900a2a-2caf-4a60-a5c7-e7d426ea55bb 15th February 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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