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Learning Management System

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a Learning Management System, under the industry category of software package and information systems. This open procedure tender sought to secure a cloud-based solution to deliver safeguarding training across the partnership. The awarded contract, valued at £29,300, will be serviced by PHEW Design Ltd. The contractual agreement spans from 3rd April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with services being delivered in England, United Kingdom. The tendering process officially closed on 31st March 2026.

This procurement opens avenues for businesses specialising in software solutions, specifically those offering innovative cloud-based services, to demonstrate their expertise in educational and training environments. While the procurement is SME-friendly, larger entities like PHEW Design Ltd have successfully competed in this space, suggesting that businesses with robust software development capabilities could effectively seize such opportunities. Engaging in similar tenders can facilitate business growth by allowing companies to establish or cement their presence in the public sector educational technology market.

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Notice Title

Learning Management System

Notice Description

Commission of a cloud-based solution and associated services for a Learning Management System required to support the Partnership's team, delivering safeguarding training across the partnership.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28a3f9ae-3bfa-4f8d-b096-2b9ed5717fd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83df3af2-0b98-431c-beab-4e039f9f371b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£29,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHEW DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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