UNSPSC 45111806: Distance learning systems

UNSPSC 45111806 Distance learning systems (Commodity) encompasses distance-education platforms, learning management systems, asynchronous course delivery infrastructure, and supporting digital tools that state and local education agencies deploy to expand instructional access, support alternative credential pathways, and serve students who have disengaged from traditional school settings. Recent state and local solicitations show districts procuring standalone dropout reengagement programs with embedded software and accountability structures, specialized data platforms for English Language Learner tracking and compliance, competitive training and professional development delivery systems, and Career and Technical Education digital learning platforms aligned to industry credentials and postsecondary credit pathways.

School districts dominate recent activity under this code, with Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), Katy Independent School District (Texas), Pinellas County Schools (Florida), and Fort Bend ISD (Texas) appearing as repeat or singular major solicitors. Smaller issuing bodies—including West Basin Municipal Water District (California), El Paso County (Texas), and Galveston ISD (Texas)—are also active. Geographic spread is concentrated in Texas and Florida, with additional activity in California, Georgia, and Oregon. Representative recent opportunities include Hillsborough County's January 2026 sole-source notice for Acceleration Academies LLC's dropout reengagement program (26037SSDDST), Fort Bend ISD's solicitation through November 2026 to continue and expand out-of-school enrichment for Pre-K through 8th grade (RFP27008LB), the Texas Education Agency's June 2026 RFP for a Career and Technical Education digital platform serving up to 25 school systems across grades 7-12 (701-26-025), and Pinellas County's February 2026 RFP for STEAM enrichment services to private schools (25JB082, approximately $1,000,000 over two years with one optional renewal). Most solicitations follow RFP or ITB notice types; response dates typically range 30–90 days from posting. Texas Education Agency procurements carry HUB subcontracting participation goals of 5 percent service-disabled veteran-owned business minimum, and several school districts encourage or require SBE, MBE, or WBE participation on a voluntary basis.