UNSPSC 43232505: Multi-media educational software

Multi-media software that often uses adventure storylines, gaming elements and friendly characters to stimulate and educate children. The emphasis is on the Child exploring a virtual world or adventure that makes the learning process fun.

UNSPSC 43232505 Multi-media educational software, a Commodity code, addresses the broad range of digital learning platforms, learning management systems, assessment tools, and curriculum software that state and local governments actually procure for K-12 districts, higher education, workforce development, and agency training. Recent solicitations show school districts acquiring adaptive learning systems, PBIS platforms, IEP management software, assessment libraries, LMS solutions, virtual instruction platforms, and supplemental curriculum; state agencies and universities procuring employee training systems, compliance and security awareness platforms, and student information systems with integrated learning components; and special-education focused procurement for accessible digital resources. The mix of issuing bodies spans independent school districts of varying sizes (Katy ISD in Texas, Northside ISD in San Antonio, Pinellas County Schools in Florida, Austin ISD), county school systems (Bibb County, DeKalb County, Lowndes County in Mississippi, Henry County in Georgia), state education agencies (Texas Education Agency, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction), state workforce and social-service departments (Texas DHHS, Texas DFPS, Oregon Department of Education), university systems (Texas A&M System, Texas State University), and special-purpose institutions (Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind). Activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, and Georgia, with secondary activity in Washington State, California, and Mississippi; regional purchasing cooperatives such as Region 7 ESC in Texas also solicit under this code.

Representative recent opportunities illustrate the scope. Texas Education Agency RFP 701-26-002 (due June 15, 2026) seeks evidence-based online mathematics curriculum aligned to Texas standards, available in English and Spanish, with a hybrid payment model (50% access fee, 50% usage-based) and a five-year term beginning November 2026, requiring HUB subcontracting at 5% service-disabled veteran participation. Katy Independent School District RFP #2428KD-A (due May 29, 2026) is a comprehensive request for teaching and instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and services spanning general instruction across multiple subject areas, special education, ESL/bilingual resources, and miscellaneous items including 3D printers and robotics, with evaluation weighting 30% purchase price, 25% vendor reputation and quality, 15% alignment with district needs, 10% past relationship, 10% total long-term cost, and 10% terms compliance; contract runs through October 2027 with up to three annual renewals. Washington OSPI RFP No. 2026-20 (due June 30, 2026) seeks an enterprise statewide Individualized Education Program (IEP) platform serving 150,000 students across 300+ local education agencies, requiring bidirectional integration with Skyward (87.8% penetration), PowerSchool, and Synergy student information systems, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, and real-time progress monitoring; base contract runs 36 months with optional five-year extension through 2034 and includes 15% holdback under gated funding. Bibb County Public Schools RFP 26_045 (due July 6, 2026) requests a cloud-based PBIS Recognition and Student Engagement Platform with real-time dashboards, mobile and web access, single sign-on compatibility, and professional learning support, evaluated on 130 points across functionality (40), PBIS alignment (25), reporting and analytics (15), implementation and support (20), and cost effectiveness (30). These solicitations reflect sustained demand for accessible, standards-aligned, integration-ready digital learning solutions with strong implementation support, data security, and vendor accountability.