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04 Aug 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has completed a procurement process for e-learning training content, awarding the contract to LinkedIn. This project, titled "ITT - E-Learning Training Content - UID 240", falls under the industry category of e-learning services (CPV code: 80420000). The contract, valued at £108,381, commenced on 4th August 2026 and is set to conclude on 3rd August 2029, with services to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement used an open procedure, finalised in the award stage on the same date as its start, pointing to a streamlined and competitive bidding process. Historic England, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is responsible for overseeing this contract aimed at enhancing their staff training programs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in e-learning content and digital education services to establish a relationship with a prominent cultural organisation like Historic England. Companies experienced in developing comprehensive digital courses for large user bases will find this project particularly appealing. Although the contract has been awarded, the nature and scope of work outlined could inform future tender opportunities in the same or related fields, prompting businesses to prepare for similar bids. This can drive business growth by expanding service offerings and building a portfolio of high-profile clients.

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Notice Title

ITT - E-Learning Training Content - UID 240 - AWARD

Notice Description

Historic England (HE) are inviting suppliers to bid for e-learning training content for Historic England staff. The provision will be provided by a single supplier, up to the value stated in the contract advertisement over the 2 year + 1 year possible extension period. The requirement should offer a comprehensive range of e learning courses for 500 users, with provision for up to 100 additional licences. Please see ITT for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebaae7d5-e2ec-432a-8765-1b4f6df250c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31fdcd42-ab26-4e5a-8575-f9b2fe5d491a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,381 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2029 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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