---
title: "Digital Learning Platform"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000771953"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000771953.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-31"
---

# Digital Learning Platform

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000771953

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council has awarded a contract for a Digital Learning Platform, aimed at enhancing digital learning across all schools in the Scottish Borders. The procurement, identified by ID "JUL510976" and concluded in July 2024, falls under the "General public services" industry category. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract being signed on 3rd July 2024. Notably, the award procedure did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, following the guidelines under Reg. 33 (4)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This decision was made considering the platform's existing use in the region's schools.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in digital educational tools and platforms, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support and ongoing development for existing systems. Large enterprises with a proven track record in educational technology, like the awarded supplier Showbie Inc., would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in seamless integration and support for digital learning environments will find similar opportunities for expansion and growth. The project's scope and importance underscore the need for experienced suppliers capable of meeting high standards in service delivery.

## Notice

Digital learning platform for all schools across the Scottish Borders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Learning Platform for schools across the Scottish Borders.

### Procurement Information

This learning platform is already used in all schools across the Scottish Borders and use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication is justified in terms of Reg. 33 (4)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510976 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510976

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510976
  Digital Learning Platform - Digital learning platform for all schools across the Scottish Borders.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771953

## Provenance

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