Award

Learning management system

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Mar 2025 at 13:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a learning management system, culminating in the awarding of a 2-year contract to Learning Pool Ltd. This contract, valued at £99,999, falls under the industry category of e-learning services (CPV code 80420000) and covers services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using the negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025, concluding on 31st March 2027. The award was finalised and published on 20th March 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations specialising in educational technology and e-learning services. Companies in this sector can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities in providing comprehensive learning management solutions. As this procurement focused on negotiated procedure, it suggests that businesses with well-established credentials and the ability to engage in direct negotiation with public sector entities are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning management system

Notice Description

2 year contract awarded for the provision of a learning management system for the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60020282-700b-4694-a240-eaa1f7f525ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/354e0f1b-2a98-4136-9211-435353745580
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING POOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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