--- title: "Provision and Support of a Learning Management System (LMS)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791193" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791193" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791193.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791193.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" 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-r6ebe6-0000791193 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791193) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791193.json) ## Summary South Lanarkshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Provision and Support of a Learning Management System (LMS)", falling under the services category. This procurement process, initiated on 14 March 2025, aims to find a replacement for the existing LMS which serves seven local authorities within the Clyde Valley Learning and Development Group (CVLDG). Businesses interested in engaging in this tender are required to submit the Market Engagement Questionnaire by noon on 28 March 2025. The LMS is intended for use in Hamilton, UKM95 region, Scotland, and is expected to support up to 30,000 learner records per council, ensuring practical handling of e-learning content and learner activity tracking. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and service provision. Companies that can offer robust solutions for hosting online learning resources, tracking learner progress, managing classroom events, and ensuring accessibility compliance are well-suited to compete. The council is prioritising an externally hosted LMS capable of delivering content across multiple devices with responsive design, customisable to each council’s needs, and seamlessly integrating with HR management systems. Engaging in this contract can position businesses for substantial growth by establishing partnerships with multiple local authorities and contributing to the development of regional educational infrastructure. ## 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. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526000 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 14 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 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 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526000 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526000&idx=1 14th March 2025 - Market Engagement Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526000 Provision and Support of a Learning Management System (LMS) - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=791193 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791193. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791193.json.