Award

eLeearning licences

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Dec 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Lancashire County Council, focuses on awarding a contract for eLearning licences, primarily in the software package and information systems category. Taking place in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the contract is awarded under the selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £182,838, aims to provide various learning services facilitated by Softcat Plc, covering modules such as Liquidlogic Adults Services and Information Governance. The procurement reached the award stage, with official recognition published on 2 December 2025, having been activated on 13 October 2025, and is set to span from 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2028, including options for two 12-month extensions. The buyer organisation, Lancashire County Council, headquartered in Preston, England, provides a point of contact through Agata Sierdzinska, available via digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk.

Businesses, particularly small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), have significant growth opportunities through contracts like these within the digital learning industry. With the focus on providing software solutions and information systems, businesses supplying such services could engage in competitive collaborations. Given its basis on the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework, the tender is well-suited for firms that specialise in digital education technologies. This contract offers a stable long-term opportunity spanning several years, allowing contributing firms to hone their offerings and build lasting relationships with public sector entities, thereby expanding their portfolios and capabilities within the industry.

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Notice Title

eLeearning licences

Notice Description

Award of the contract for the provision of learning services via Me Learning Ltd. The learning modules include Liquidlogic Adults Services, Liquidlogic Children Services, Early Help module, Education, Health and Care Plan module, Information Governance, Foster Care, Safeguarding and other courses accessible to all Council's staff. The contract includes 2 optional 12 months extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48466f63-ffa7-4487-8d69-c4dc1c4c56eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d28011-ec3f-4151-aac8-9c00cff746a3
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
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
£182,838 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,838 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Agata Sierdzinska
Contact Email
digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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