Scope
Reference
TCAT ELEARN
Description
The Consortium Academy Trust are running a *below threshold* tender process to award a supplier for an eLearning Professional Learning Platform contract and a Compliance Resources platform commencing on 01/07/2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £143,000 excluding VAT
- £171,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for up to 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 1. Provision of eLearning Platform
Description
The Supplier shall provide a platform that has tailored eLearning modules for the education workplace. The content must include the mandatory topics such as:
• Safeguarding and child protection (including KCSIE and the "Prevent" duty).
• Health and Safety
• First aid.
• Teaching and Learning
• Cyber security and online safety.
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Data protection (GDPR).
• Support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Basic IT Skills Training
• Parental Guides on Safeguarding content.
All employees across the Trust shall have uninterrupted and unlimited access to the content.
A Variety of Presenters for Credibility: A key requirement for the new provider is to ensure a variety of presenters with relevant credentials to enhance the credibility and authenticity of training modules.
Interactive Training Modules: Interactive modules that combine short videos which have unlimited access, with engaging activities to improve user experience and retention and which have a summative assessment.
A User-Friendly Interface: The system must have a simple and intuitive interface to improve navigation for users. The system should also enable the Trust to upload its own content and measure uptake. The system should also have a clear Trust reporting dashboards.
Effective reporting system: The system must be able to produce clear reports which shows the completion rates for each course.
The supplier must appoint a dedicated account manager to support the new contract. The supplier must work with the Trust during mobilisation to create the bespoke video library for employees.
The system must be able to integrate with the organisation's IT systems including single sign-on system, group assignment capabilities, record-keeping, and integration with existing HR systems.
The supplier must provide the appropriate training for the website prior to commencement date.
The organisation holds the appropriate safeguards for GDPR and Cyber security.
Lot value (estimated)
- £118,000 excluding VAT
- £141,600 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80420000 - E-learning services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 2. Compliance Resource Platform
Description
The Supplier shall provide a resource platform which provides policy templates and updates related to a range of issues affecting the education sector and associated business functions, updated regularly to reflect current DfE requirements.
Update briefings on policy changes would be welcomed.
The supplier must appoint a dedicated account manager to support the new contract.
The system must be able to integrate with the organisation's IT system including single sign-on.
The supplier must provide the appropriate training for the website prior to commencement date
The organisation holds the appropriate safeguards for GDPR and Cyber security.
Lot value (estimated)
- £25,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 72212170 - Compliance software development services
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The Contract will be awarded to the Most Advantageous Tender applying the award criteria and evaluation.
Please see the Invitation to Tender documentation for full criteria.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
The Consortium Academy Trust
- Companies House: 07665828
Harland Way,
Cottingham
HU16 5PX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kate Harding
Telephone: +441482469838
Email: kate.harding@consortiumtrust.co.uk
Website: https://www.consortiumtrust.co.uk
Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government