Award

Learning Management System

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Learning Management System" contract, managed by Blackpool Council, is categorised under e-learning services. The contract falls within the North West region of the United Kingdom and is currently in the award stage, having been finalised on 22 January 2026. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically G Cloud 14 - Lot 2. The contract, valued at £117,610, will commence on 1 April 2026 and continue until 31 January 2028, with the potential for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the e-learning sector, providing a chance for growth through the deployment of hosted learning management systems and collections. It offers business potential for entities adept at delivering innovative and scalable digital learning solutions for public sector clients. Suitable businesses would be those experienced in e-learning services, with the capability to handle contracts involving the management and maintenance of learning technologies in a governmental context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Management System

Notice Description

Call off from G Cloud 14 - Lot 2. Hosted Learning Management System and Collections

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b6efe63-660b-4c57-a7cd-d0153809f47b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10254f1e-95db-42d0-9f3c-d541053fc4b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,610 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,610 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NF
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING POOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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