Award

Learning Management System (LMS)

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council has recently completed a public procurement process to supply a Learning Management System (LMS), specifically within the e-learning services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with the tender period concluding on 14th July 2025. The contract was awarded to Skillgate Ltd on 29th August 2025, with a contract period starting from 1st October 2025 and lasting until 30th September 2028. This procurement process falls under the 'award' stage and is located in England. The total contract value is £115,300, which aligns with Peterborough City Council’s efforts to enhance its educational offerings through a robust e-learning platform.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning services, particularly those capable of offering a comprehensive Learning Management System. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, given the Council’s openness to capable small-scale enterprises. The direct procurement method used suggests that businesses with established relationships or those who can engage directly with the Council will find similar opportunities for collaboration lucrative, fostering business growth and expansion within the public sector. Skillgate Ltd, being an SME, exemplifies how businesses of this scale can successfully secure such contracts.

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Notice Title

Learning Management System (LMS)

Notice Description

Supply of supply a Learning Management System (LMS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9addaa51-1846-4fe1-b97d-ac395816b288
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8afe479c-9452-490b-980a-1bc660ed1b0e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
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
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLGATE

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