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Learning Management System (LMS)

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 May 2026 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for a Learning Management System (LMS) has been completed with the award dated 31st March 2026. This tender, classified under the software package and information systems category, was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, serving the location in Taunton, UK with a tender value of £46,310. Details surrounding the tender were finalised by the award stage, and the process was set to favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for tech companies and SMEs specialising in software solutions. With Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, potential suppliers can leverage such contracts to strengthen their portfolio in delivering IT services within the healthcare sector. The award to Think Associates Limited suggests that businesses of similar scale and expertise are well-suited to compete in this sector and can explore participating in selective procurements involving framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Management System (LMS)

Notice Description

Provision of Learning Management System (LMS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2b8bbd1-ab93-4d40-af7a-9b9ef5d17856
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be3626f-f296-4349-a0ff-2f25f0e64611
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,310 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,310 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINK ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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