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Learning Management System

University of Ulster

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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11 Jul 2025 at 11:05

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11 Apr 2025 at 11:12

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21 Feb 2025 at 15:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster has concluded a procurement process for a Learning Management System aimed at enhancing workplace learning for approximately 3,400 staff. The procurement, initially announced in February 2025, sought services under the CPV code for "Education and training services," highlighting its function within the educational industry category. The procurement was executed through an open procedure and entailed a contract unexpectedly commencing on 1st July 2025. Located in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, the university, as the contracting authority, concluded the process with a standstill period providing scope for legal challenges, which aligns with the regional Public Contracts Regulations. The contract, valued at £529,062, was awarded to Learning Pool Ltd. and initially spans three years, with the option to extend up to thirty-six additional months.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for enterprises specialising in cloud-based educational software and services. With the procurement's emphasis on integration with HR systems, entities skilled in providing seamless digital ecosystems and employee training solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The focus on quality, commanding 70% of the decision criteria, suggests that enterprises delivering robust, high-quality solutions will have a competitive edge. Additionally, as the process is conducted under an open procedure, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Learning Pool Ltd., the awardee, are equally positioned to participate and further their growth within the educational technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Management System

Notice Description

Learning Management System

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Learning Management system, including support for build and configuration, of a cloud based LMS that will support workplace learning for circa 3400 staff. It is essential that it supports an integrated data feed from and to our HR people information system providing a single organisational sign on for all staff.

Options: The contract will be for three (3) years initially, with an option to extend for any periods up to and including thirty six (36) months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e714
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039182-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£529,062 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Ulster
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Learning Pool Ltd.

Further Information

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