Planning

Provision and Support of a Learning Management System (LMS)

  • South Lanarkshire Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-009351

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04ed18

Published 14 March 2025, 9:41am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

South Lanarkshire Council

12th Floor

Hamilton

ML3 0AA

Contact

Sarah Williamson

Email

Sarah.Williamson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM95 - South Lanarkshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Provision and Support of a Learning Management System (LMS)

Reference number

SLC/FC/24/071

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80420000 - E-learning services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

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.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM95 - South Lanarkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.14) Additional information

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

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 September 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=762480

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=791193.

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