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02 Jul 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NCC Learning Content & Transition Support Renewal" was conducted by Northumberland County Council, based in Morpeth, England. This project falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, with the aim to renew LinkedIn Learning services. The procurement began with a tender stage and is now in the award stage, dated 2nd July 2026. The project is being delivered in the North East of the United Kingdom, with the contract period set to commence on 31st March 2026 and conclude on 30th March 2028. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at £41,050.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies providing cloud-based e-learning solutions. The selective procurement process favours businesses already on specific framework agreements, and while this particular opportunity was awarded to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, similar tenders may be suitable for large-scale suppliers with expertise in software package delivery and information systems. Businesses that specialize in e-learning management tools that can identify and address skill gaps through AI-driven assessments may find substantial opportunities in similar future procurement events by Northumberland County Council and similar public sector organisations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NCC Learning Content & Transition Support Renewal

Notice Description

LinkedIn Learning which is a cloud-based e-learning learning management tool that covers over 25,000 professional services courses, which will support with the development of skills and knowledge as well identifying through AI Skills Assessment competencies and identify gaps for future learning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0253e357-f8c0-471e-ad33-5a7283876437
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3532f1f-88dd-4851-ae27-ca34c00b70ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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