UNSPSC 43232506: Encyclopedia software

A software version of an Encyclopedia with multi-media presentations, definitions and articles that provides the same sort of information as traditional book based encyclopedias

UNSPSC 43232506 Encyclopedia software is a Commodity code covering cloud-based and web-based learning platforms, instructional content delivery systems, and integrated educational technology solutions that state and local governments currently procure to support student learning, professional development, special education administration, and workforce training across K-12 districts, higher education institutions, state agencies, and transit authorities. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers using this code for learning management systems serving broad employee or student populations, specialized platforms for specific educational needs such as individualized education program (IEP) management or positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) dashboards, digital assessment libraries for special education referrals, curriculum and instructional resource libraries aligned to state standards, and literacy program support tools. The mix of issuing bodies includes independent school districts (Katy ISD in Texas, Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, Bibb County Schools in Georgia, Northside ISD in San Antonio), state education agencies (Texas Education Agency, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Oregon Department of Education), state workforce and social-service agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services), county school systems (Lowndes County Schools in Mississippi, Henry County Schools in Georgia, DeKalb County Schools in Georgia), and university systems (Texas A&M System, Texas State University). Repeat activity appears concentrated in Texas and Georgia, with recent solicitations also posted in Washington State, Oregon, Florida, California, and other jurisdictions.

Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice RFO 696-TL-26-O020 (posted July 7, 2026, due August 6, 2026) seeking a cloud-based Learning Management System for 35,000 employees with mandatory 3 percent VetHUB subcontracting participation and TX-RAMP Level 2 security certification; the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction RFP 2026-20 (posted April 27, 2026, due June 30, 2026) for a statewide IEP Platform serving 150,000 students across 300 local education agencies with 75-percent technical-proposal gates and Small Business and Certified Veteran-Owned Business preferences; the Texas Education Agency RFP 701-26-002 (posted June 15, 2026, due June 15, 2026) for supplemental online mathematics curriculum aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills with a hybrid license payment model (50 percent access fee, 50 percent usage-based); and Bibb County Schools in Georgia RFP 26_045 (posted June 24, 2026, due July 6, 2026) for a PBIS Recognition and Student Engagement Platform serving 20,000 students with cost effectiveness weighted at 30 of 130 evaluation points. Katy ISD in Harris County, Texas issued RFP #2428KD-A (posted July 10, 2026, due May 29, 2026) for teaching and instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and services with an initial term through October 22, 2027 and optional renewals through 2030, evaluated on purchase price (30%), vendor reputation and quality (25%), extent of goods or services meeting District needs (15%), vendor's past relationship (10%), long-term cost (10%), and terms and conditions acceptance (10%). The code shows sustained activity across multiple states and jurisdictions, with particular concentration in Texas school districts and state agencies through mid-2026.