UNSPSC 86111501: Distance learning guidance services

UNSPSC 86111501 Distance learning guidance services, a Commodity code, encompasses the design, delivery, and support of remote or asynchronous educational programming that combines academic instruction, mentorship, skills development, and student support services across K-12 and postsecondary populations. State and local governments are purchasing under this code a diverse range of student-centered services: academic enrichment and intervention programs, career and technical education platforms, special education diagnostics and placement support, professional development for educators, curriculum development and review, and wraparound services including social-emotional learning, family engagement, and college and career planning. The issuing bodies include school districts of varying sizes (from mid-sized independent districts to large urban systems), state education agencies, workforce development boards, and regional education service centers. Stockton Unified School District in California, Katy Independent School District in Texas, and the Texas Education Agency appear as repeat buyers across multiple recent solicitations, reflecting sustained investment in remote instruction infrastructure, educator training, and student support services.

Recent opportunities show the code active across multiple states, with particular concentration in Texas and California. Representative solicitations include Stockton Unified's RFP 26-27-02 (due August 4, 2026) seeking academic and extracurricular support services for at-risk students through mentorship, STEM enrichment, and social-emotional wellness; Katy ISD's RFP #2516YT (due August 13, 2026) for educational diagnosticians and licensed school psychologists to conduct special education evaluations and ARD meetings; the Texas Education Agency's RFP 701-26-009 (due May 6 or later depending on notice date) for open education resources marketing services across a five-year term; and Muscogee County School District's RFP 26-024 (due August 27, 2026) for career-infused curriculum design and development for middle grades aligned with Georgia standards. Activity spans from California through Texas and into Florida, Georgia, and other states, with solicitation types including RFP, RFQ, and ITB notices targeting both new program launches and contract renewals with one-year initial terms and multi-year renewal options.