---
title: "01570 The Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment Hosted within the SPS Network"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000499428"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2017-06-12"
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# 01570 The Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment Hosted within the SPS Network

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000499428

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is planning to procure a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for its staff, aimed at enhancing training accessibility and tracking. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the corresponding tender titled "01570 The Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment Hosted within the SPS Network." This opportunity is located in Falkirk, UK, with a future notice date for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) set for 23rd June 2017. Further details can be found on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and training solutions, particularly those offering adaptive learning environments. Companies that can provide robust VLE systems with comprehensive functionality — including e-learning and user progress tracking — are encouraged to participate. The forthcoming Bidders Forum will be an excellent platform for interested suppliers to engage with the Scottish Prison Service and gain insights into their specific requirements.

## Notice

SPS is looking to procure a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), for its staff, which can be adapted to meet the needs of the Organisation. The VLE is required to have the functionality of allowing End Users to access all forms of training including, face to face, on-line and e-learning. The End User should be able to track their own learning whilst allowing their managers to monitor progress. The administration functions should be robust and allow for the easy creation of custom reports.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS is looking to procure a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), for its staff, which can be adapted to meet the needs of the Organisation. The SPS will be publishing the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation via Public Contract Scotland Tender portal - Open Market. A Bidders Forum will be arranged to give interested suppliers a chance to meet with SPS and gain an understanding of the SPS requirements.. Bidders Forum details will be released soon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285822 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 12 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2017 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | UKM26 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285822

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285822
  01570 The Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment Hosted within the SPS Network - SPS is looking to procure a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), for its staff, which can be adapted to meet the needs of the Organisation. The VLE is required to have the functionality of allowing End Users to access all forms of training including, face to face, on-line and e-learning. The End User should be able to track their own learning whilst allowing their managers to monitor progress. The administration functions should be robust and allow for the easy creation of custom reports.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=499428
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000499428

## Provenance

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