--- title: "Provision and Support of a Learning Management System (LMS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ed18" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ed18" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed18.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed18.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-14" --- # Provision and Support of a Learning Management System (LMS) Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed18 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ed18) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed18.json) ## Summary South Lanarkshire Council, acting on behalf of the Clyde Valley Learning and Development Group (CVLDG), is in the planning stage of procuring a new Learning Management System (LMS) to support e-learning services for council employees. This procurement targets the provision and support of an externally hosted LMS, suitable for use by the seven local authorities that form the CVLDG. The procurement process is classified under the services category for e-learning, with delivery expected in the region of UKM95. Interested parties must complete and return the market engagement questionnaire by 12 noon on 28th March 2025, with a future notice expected on 1st September 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and e-learning solutions, especially those with expertise in hosting and managing LMS platforms. It is particularly suited for vendors capable of delivering responsive e-learning content across multiple device types, maintaining learner records, and ensuring compliance with web accessibility standards. Businesses with experience in large-scale implementations, data transfer integrations, and customisable solutions to meet specific council requirements will find this tender advantageous in expanding their market reach within the public sector. The involvement in this project may lead to long-term partnerships with multiple regional authorities, encouraging substantial business growth. ## Notice South Lanarkshire Council is conducting this procurement on behalf of the Clyde Valley Learning and Development Group ("CVLDG") for the provision of a new Learning Management System (LMS). The CVLDG comprises seven local authorities that share a strategic need for an externally hosted LMS. This system should be capable of hosting online learning resources for all council employees. ### Lot Information Lot 1 South Lanarkshire Council serves as the lead authority in a long-standing partnership among local authorities, known as the Clyde Valley Learning and Development Group (CVLDG). The majority of member councils of CVLDG are currently using the same learning management system to host and manage the e-learning function in each of their respective local authority. The provision of an externally hosted Learning Management System is a key element of the Group and maintaining the availability of the e-learning function without any break or loss of service is essential. The current contract is with a single provider and anticipated to expire in 2026. The Council is therefore seeking expressions of interest and engagement with potential bidders, in advance of publishing an Invitation to Tender, for a replacement contract. The service procured will have the following capabilities:- -to host online learning content (e.g. SCORM, PDF, MP4) -to host individual learner records and track all learner activity in relation to content accessed and completed -to have the facility to report on all learning activity -to manage classroom-based learning (tutor led) events -to support the regular data transfer of learner activity to and from HR management systems -to comply with current web accessibility standards -to manage learning in each council's establishment of up to 30,000 learner records per council -capable of delivering e-learning content to multiple device types through responsive design and delivery -customisable to reflect each council's functional requirements Additional information: Please complete and return the market engagement questionnaire no later than 12 noon on the 28th March 2025. Responses should be sent to Sarah Williamson sarah.williamson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009351-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMILTON | | Post town | Motherwell | | Postcode | ML3 0AA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East | | Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley | | Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80420000 - E-learning services ## Release History - 14 Mar 2025 at 09:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009351-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791193 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=762480 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=791193 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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