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

Buyer: IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e79743e8-3ddb-4812-83df-1f96f26ebfe4

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## Summary

The In-tend Education Portal is currently tendering for the "Provision of a Virtual Learning Platform" to support learning delivery in Advanced Manufacturing and associated Engineering Disciplines. The procurement is classified under the goods category and has a total estimated value of £150,000. The tender process is open and is set to close on 1st February 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 12th March 2021 and will run until 31st August 2024. Interested parties should ensure to register on the In-tend Education Portal and attend the open forum Q&A session scheduled for 26th January 2021 for further insights.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning systems, training software development, and educational services. Companies that provide cloud-based learning platforms, particularly those with experience in developing intuitive training aids and solutions tailored for advanced manufacturing training, would be well-suited to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is open to non-recurrent submissions, allowing diverse providers to showcase their capabilities in this evolving industry.

## 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) Additional information: Please register on the In-tend Education Portal at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/home Open forum Q&A session available on 26 January - see guidance docs on In-tend for further details. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e900e84-75a6-4b6a-b7bb-86820479c476 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL |
| 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) |

## 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

- 15 Jan 2021 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e900e84-75a6-4b6a-b7bb-86820479c476

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e900e84-75a6-4b6a-b7bb-86820479c476
  15th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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