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Content Authoring Tool - NHS elearning

NHS ENGLAND

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13 Apr 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has concluded the procurement process for a Content Authoring Tool designed for eLearning services within the NHS. This contract, categorised under Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code 48000000), pertains to the development and delivery of digital learning resources. The contract is set within the framework of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £52,448.89, was awarded to Learning Pool Limited on 27th March 2026, with the performance period running until 26th March 2027. The project is based out of the NHS England office in Leeds, England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in software development and digital learning solutions, especially those qualified as SMEs. Businesses involved in the provision of versatile eLearning tools can leverage this type of contract to demonstrate their capacity to enhance digital resource delivery within large-scale public health organisations such as the NHS. Given the nature of the framework agreement, there may be ongoing opportunities for similar contracts, providing sustained business growth and collaboration with one of the UK's largest public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Content Authoring Tool - NHS elearning

Notice Description

Provision of an eLearning content authoring tool to ensure continuity in the development and delivery of high-quality digital learning resources to the NHS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f83e5342-1c1d-4566-8f9a-001de505f219
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af856b0b-d740-4770-afff-45a16df1ea86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£52,448 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,448 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 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
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING POOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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