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Graduate Management Training Scheme - Learner Management System

NHS ENGLAND

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11 May 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has recently completed a procurement process for a "Graduate Management Training Scheme - Learner Management System" with a focus on system management software packages. The award stage was reached on 11th May 2026, and Catalyst IT Europe Limited was selected as the supplier. This procurement is part of a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £160,000, with a minimum commitment of £80,000. The services contracted involve hosting and ongoing development for a customised Moodle Workplace learner management system supporting HR and training activities across NHS organisations. The contracting period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with Leeds, United Kingdom, as the primary location for delivery.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the IT and software services sector, particularly those specialising in customised system management packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly attractive, given the focus on targeted, niche solutions within the framework agreement. Additionally, businesses with expertise in supporting public sector organisations, such as the NHS, could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios and establish or strengthen ties within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Graduate Management Training Scheme - Learner Management System

Notice Description

Provision of hosting and ongoing development for Portal, a customised Moodle Workplace learner management system supporting GMTS HR and training activities across NHS organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68faba59-866e-4790-99c6-77bf66198ca4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a94e29a-45d8-4384-976e-bbfe8e7c8ceb
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

48781000 - System management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATALYST IT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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