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LinkedIn Learning Libraries

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jun 2025 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, completed a direct procurement process titled "LinkedIn Learning Libraries" to provide library users with access to an online education platform. This procurement, concluded without competition as it fell below the threshold, took place in Chelmsford, Essex. The award was announced on 27th June 2025, following a contract signed on 6th March 2025, with services active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The main procurement category is information technology services, with a contract value of £36,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering educational platforms and resources tailored to public sector clients. Companies that provide innovative solutions in digital learning tools would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. There is potential for growth in providing extended, scalable services to various regions across the UK, including leveraging partnerships with established platforms like LinkedIn Learning.

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Notice Title

LinkedIn Learning Libraries

Notice Description

LinkedIn Learning - an online education platform for library users - replacing exiting provider, alongside partnership agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05549b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035579-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsanda@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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