Award

LinkedIn Learning Licence Renewal (formally Lynda.com)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

24 Feb 2020 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for the renewal of the LinkedIn Learning Licence (formerly Lynda.com), an essential service providing access to a comprehensive online library of software tools and skills. This procurement, classified under software-related services, utilised a selective method via a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £234,617, commenced on 29th October 2019 and runs until 28th October 2022. The award notice was published on 24th February 2020, and the tender period concluded on 21st October 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those that can facilitate the ongoing access to online learning platforms. Companies with expertise in educational technology, software licensing, and digital content delivery would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Collaborating with educational institutions to enhance their digital learning tools adds potential for business growth within the sector.

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Notice Title

LinkedIn Learning Licence Renewal (formally Lynda.com)

Notice Description

Lynda.com now LinkedIn Learning is an online library that teaches the latest software tools and skills through high-quality instructional videos taught by recognized industry experts. Since 2014 all students and staff at the University of Southampton have full, free, unlimited access to all the online tutorials in the library. In order to continue to provide this valuable service we need to renew the contract/license.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f11baaf-a4df-4acb-9ce9-132ea3bbc2bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71c8ff2-8682-45c3-b5ee-cfceeddfb4dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£234,617 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£234,617 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2019 - 28 Oct 2022 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Mark Gage
Contact Email
m.c.gage@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380597674

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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