Award

virtual laboratory simulation software

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Award

27 Jun 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The London Metropolitan University has concluded a procurement process for a virtual laboratory simulation software, with the contract awarded to LearnSci Ltd. The procurement, categorized under the 'goods' industry with a focus on educational software, involves a direct procurement method that was completed without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract, active from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, is valued at £25,250 net. The London Metropolitan University, located in London, UK, serves as the buying organization, highlighting a strategic requirement for innovative educational tools. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with significant dates including the award decision on 27th June 2025 and contract signing on the same date.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses specializing in educational technology or software development, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality virtual laboratory experiences. SMEs with expertise in educational software can leverage such contracts to expand their market reach across various regions in the United Kingdom, as the software product is slated for delivery in regions from UKC to UKK, inclusive. Given the focus on strategic procurement and educational advancement, businesses with a strong track record in developing engaging and effective learning tools would find this contract highly beneficial for growth and reputation enhancement in the academic sector.

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Notice Title

virtual laboratory simulation software

Notice Description

A virtual laboratory product and worksheets for specific experiments delivered as a software package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055508
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035741-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNSCI

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