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Subscription Renewal to LinkedIn Learning

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process for the renewal of a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, specifically an HE Institutional Licence valid until September 2026. The procurement falls under the services category for information systems and servers, with a contract value of £117,230. The framework agreement procurement was conducted using a selective method, culminating in the award on 28th October 2025. The delivery region for this contract is the South West, United Kingdom, and the contract period spans from 9th October 2025 to 1st September 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs by allowing them to engage with educational institutions' digital learning needs. The procurement method indicates that businesses already capable of participating in framework agreements would find this opportunity suitable. It highlights the growing demand for digital learning platforms within higher education, making it an attractive proposition for technology providers aiming to expand their clientele in the education sector. Such engagements can lead to long-term partnerships and foster business growth by enhancing visibility and credibility within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription Renewal to LinkedIn Learning

Notice Description

Subscription Renewal to LinkedIn Learning, HE Institutional Licence- until 09/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29b804b1-faa0-4c48-84ca-d05d9393622b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a81063-18cd-4bd7-b690-cffebe9ba734
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,230 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,230 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND UNLIMITED (GBP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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