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title: "01918 Online Learning Platform for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000659942"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2021-12-10"
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# 01918 Online Learning Platform for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS)

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000659942

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is conducting an open procurement process for the "01918 Online Learning Platform." This project aims to develop a Virtual Learning Environment for staff across the SPS estate to meet their educational needs. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having successfully concluded with a contract signed on 1st December 2021, valued at £85,000. Key contact for this tender is Frances McGuire, available at +44 1313303773. The initiative commenced on 10th September 2021 with submission deadlines aligning with the tender period, and the project is classified under public order and safety services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning solutions and software development. Companies capable of providing a tailored online learning platform, especially those with experience in adapting solutions for government or large institutions, would find this tender suited to their expertise. The focus on learner-centred approaches and compliance with strict operational standards further emphasises the potential for growth in this sector as the Scottish Prison Service seeks innovative and reliable education tools for their workforce.

## Notice

SPS requires an Online Learning Platform for staff across the SPS estate. The platform shall be adapted to meet the needs of the Organisation with a learner centred approach to support our staff learning requirements to stay safe and compliant.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a contract. An Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.. A Contract has now been awarded.

Renewal: There is an option available within the contract to extend for a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435533 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORTEXA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435533
- 13 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424274
- 6 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423684
- 8 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420589

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420589
  01918 Online Learning Platform for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) - SPS require a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for staff across the SPS estate. The VLE shall be adapted to meet the needs of the Organisation with a learner centered approach to support our staff learning requirements to stay safe and compliant.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423684
  01918 Online Learning Platform for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) - SPS requires an Online Learning Platform for staff across the SPS estate. The platform shall be adapted to meet the needs of the Organisation with a learner centred approach to support our staff learning requirements to stay safe and compliant.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435533
  01918 Online Learning Platform for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) - SPS requires an Online Learning Platform for staff across the SPS estate. The platform shall be adapted to meet the needs of the Organisation with a learner centred approach to support our staff learning requirements to stay safe and compliant.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000659942
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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