Award

Learning Management System

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

21 Jul 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Lichfield District Council focused on a Learning Management System, operating within the goods category of the software package and information systems industry. The procurement was undertaken as a limited competition below threshold and is now complete. The award, made to SKILLSOFT U.K. LIMITED, is valued at £111,154.72 net and runs from 23rd July 2025 to 22nd July 2028. The agreement covers deliveries within the United Kingdom, particularly in region UKG. The contract was signed on 21st July 2025, marking the transition from the tender to the active award stage. Key legislation underpinning this process is the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in software and information systems, to engage with local government entities like Lichfield District Council. Given the industry focus, businesses involved in the development and provision of educational technology and learning management solutions are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. Such contracts present potential for establishing and strengthening partnerships with government entities, contributing to business growth in the public sector. Working with a large-scale supplier like SKILLSOFT U.K. LIMITED also highlights the advantage for businesses able to supply similar solutions within the scope of specified thresholds.

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Notice Title

Learning Management System

Notice Description

Provision of a Learning management portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056301
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041665-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,154 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YU
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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