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title: "Strategic Learning Partner (via Learning Management System implementation)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036654"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION"
published: "2023-01-23"
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# Strategic Learning Partner (via Learning Management System implementation)

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036654

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is looking for a strategic learning partner for a digital transformation programme, focusing on implementing a Learning Management System (LMS). This tender falls under the software consultancy services category, with a contract value of £1,350,000 GBP. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Thought Industries.

This opportunity opens doors for businesses specialised in software consultancy services and educational software development. Companies with expertise in digital transformation, software programming, and consultancy services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method was an open procedure, offering a fair chance for various suppliers to bid based on quality criteria such as innovation, capabilities, and project requirements, along with price considerations.

## Notice

We are seeking a supplier who will: lead on our digital transformation programme to achieve our desired target state, including LMS at its core; be a strategic learning partner for the ETF who shares a vision and a roadmap for the future; and build an effective minimum viable product (MVP) in early 2023, to enable the 'as is' digital estate to consolidate with the expansion of the target state.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Our existing digital estate is not fit for purpose and does not deliver the outputs required by ETF. This is because of inherited/legacy systems and a lack of clear digital strategy and investment. This means that systems performance impacts operations, and represents an increased risk of data breaches, increased reputational risk, and potential negative financial impact caused by an inability to develop systems and new services. We are therefore seeking a supplier who will: lead on our digital transformation programme to achieve our desired target state, including LMS at its core; be a strategic learning partner for the ETF who shares a vision and a roadmap for the future; and build an effective minimum viable product (MVP) in early 2023, to enable the 'as is' digital estate to consolidate with the expansion of the target state.

Renewal: The initial term will be three years with a budget of up to 900000GBP including VAT and there will be a two year optional extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001970-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,350,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOUGHT INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2023 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001970-2023
- 7 Oct 2022 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028234-2022
- 6 Sep 2022 at 15:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025003-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et-foundation.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768

## Provenance

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