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10 Jul 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Worcester focused on acquiring LinkedIn Learning subscriptions under the ITS4052SU SLRA Lot 4 framework, valued at £49,554. This procurement falls under the 'Subscription services', 'Higher education services', and 'Training services' categories within the education sector. Managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the process has reached the Award stage as of 10th July 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 2nd October 2026 and end on 1st October 2028, with services to be delivered in Worcester, England. The tender period concluded on 26th June 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing educational and subscription services. While the primary supplier, ACADEMIA LIMITED, is a large-scale organisation, the procurement could encourage competition among large enterprises equipped to meet the needs for specialised educational services such as LinkedIn Learning. Such tenders can help these companies establish or strengthen their presence in the education sector, particularly in collaborations with higher education institutions like the University of Worcester. Businesses with capabilities in managing and delivering large-scale digital learning resources would stand in good stead to pursue similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

LinkedIn Learning

Notice Description

The contract is for LinkedIn Learning Partial Campus 999 Users and the ITS4052SU SLRA Lot 4 framework was utilised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1a5ee46-1d9b-4162-8131-55168176457c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/073e57d9-4e74-41bf-a395-16a3fde14bf3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

80300000 - Higher education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,554 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,554 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2028 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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