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title: "Market Research for Moodle Workplace"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699890"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-13"
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# Market Research for Moodle Workplace

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699890

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## Summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is initiating a tender for "Market Research for Moodle Workplace," aimed at enhancing their E-learn platform, which supports the professional development of nearly 6,000 employees. This procurement, categorized under services, is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submitting the Market Research Questionnaire set for 20th July 2022. The project is located within the West Dunbartonshire Council Area and has an estimated value of £50,000. The council is particularly looking for Certified Moodle Partners that can transition their current Moodle platform while developing a comprehensive reporting system and maintaining user-friendly, responsive interfaces.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital learning environments, particularly those focused on educational technology and e-learning solutions. Companies with expertise in developing and hosting Moodle platforms, as well as those proficient in creating interactive reporting tools and supporting multimedia experiences, would be well-suited to compete for this project. The success of the new platform is crucial, as it aims to improve employee training and compliance, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their influence in the public sector education and training markets.

## Notice

WDC E-learn platform is one of the main resources for employee development. Currently run via a Moodle platform, hosted externally, it provides more than 200 courses, including the corporate induction online program, and flexible learning opportunities to nearly 6000 West Dunbartonshire Council employees. We use the authoring tool Articulate 360 to design new bespoke modules and upload to the platform. Please see below the essential requirements from such a solution. The Council are particularly interested in Certified Moodle Partners who could host Moodle Workplace, including transitioning our current Moodle platform and content, developing reporting and meeting all the needs as specified below: - Effective reporting, available to individual users and to managers of teams; - Extended and easy-to-use reporting function. Reports must include dates and titles of learning and be able to be 'queried' for specific courses; - User friendly and interactive interface which can be customised easily - Auto-generated prompts for mandatory online learning e.g. if GDPR is to be completed annually, when that date is approaching the learner is emailed to remind them - Supporting a multimedia experience - SCORM compliant, audio, video, live chat, forums, blogs, quiz, survey, evaluation, assignments, learning routes. - Accessible on all mobile technology with no loss of experience e.g. tables, mobile phones - Gamification options - Developer/ Authoring capabilities to enable ownership of design internally - Being able to communicate with other systems. e.g. must be able to interface with our internal system to sync users - Accessible externally via internet 24/7 - Must be able to support transfer of all existing online resources into the new platform Please provide completed Market Research Questionnaire by the 20th July 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

WDC E-learn platform is one of the main resources for employee development. Currently run via a Moodle platform, hosted externally, it provides more than 200 courses, including the corporate induction online program, and flexible learning opportunities to nearly 6000 West Dunbartonshire Council employees. We use the authoring tool Articulate 360 to design new bespoke modules and upload to the platform. Please see below the essential requirements from such a solution. The Council are particularly interested in Certified Moodle Partners who could host Moodle Workplace, including transitioning our current Moodle platform and content, developing reporting and meeting all the needs as specified below: - Effective reporting, available to individual users and to managers of teams; - Extended and easy-to-use reporting function. Reports must include dates and titles of learning and be able to be 'queried' for specific courses; - User friendly and interactive interface which can be customised easily - Auto-generated prompts for mandatory online learning e.g. if GDPR is to be completed annually, when that date is approaching the learner is emailed to remind them - Supporting a multimedia experience - SCORM compliant, audio, video, live chat, forums, blogs, quiz, survey, evaluation, assignments, learning routes. - Accessible on all mobile technology with no loss of experience e.g. tables, mobile phones - Gamification options - Developer/ Authoring capabilities to enable ownership of design internally - Being able to communicate with other systems. e.g. must be able to interface with our internal system to sync users - Accessible externally via internet 24/7 - Must be able to support transfer of all existing online resources into the new platform. Please provide completed Questionnaires by the 20th July 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453829 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453829

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453829&idx=1
  13th July 2022 - Market Research Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453829
  Market Research for Moodle Workplace - WDC E-learn platform is one of the main resources for employee development. Currently run via a Moodle platform, hosted externally, it provides more than 200 courses, including the corporate induction online program, and flexible learning opportunities to nearly 6000 West Dunbartonshire Council employees. We use the authoring tool Articulate 360 to design new bespoke modules and upload to the platform. Please see below the essential requirements from such a solution. The Council are particularly interested in Certified Moodle Partners who could host Moodle Workplace, including transitioning our current Moodle platform and content, developing reporting and meeting all the needs as specified below: - Effective reporting, available to individual users and to managers of teams; - Extended and easy-to-use reporting function. Reports must include dates and titles of learning and be able to be 'queried' for specific courses; - User friendly and interactive interface which can be customised easily - Auto-generated prompts for mandatory online learning e.g. if GDPR is to be completed annually, when that date is approaching the learner is emailed to remind them - Supporting a multimedia experience - SCORM compliant, audio, video, live chat, forums, blogs, quiz, survey, evaluation, assignments, learning routes. - Accessible on all mobile technology with no loss of experience e.g. tables, mobile phones - Gamification options - Developer/ Authoring capabilities to enable ownership of design internally - Being able to communicate with other systems. e.g. must be able to interface with our internal system to sync users - Accessible externally via internet 24/7 - Must be able to support transfer of all existing online resources into the new platform Please provide completed Market Research Questionnaire by the 20th July 2022.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=699890
- https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/

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