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LJMU 2517 - IT Training and development of LJMU Staff

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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18 Nov 2025 at 10:22

TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 12:32

Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) seeking a supplier for IT training and development services aimed at enhancing the skills of its staff in using Microsoft Office products. The main procurement category is services within the education and training industry, conducted through an open competition below the threshold. Located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, the university awarded the contract to Primed Talent Ltd on 17th November 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st December 2025 and potentially extending until 30th November 2028. This contract can be renewed twice, each for an additional year. The procurement method was open, supporting a transparent solicitation process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT training and development, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft Office applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for such opportunities, as evidenced by the fact that four out of the six final stage bids were submitted by SMEs. Companies able to provide comprehensive, tailored training solutions to improve productivity and collaboration could find this tender beneficial for business growth. The contract value is set at £45,000, and suppliers can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish their presence in the education sector with public authorities like LJMU.

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Notice Title

LJMU 2517 - IT Training and development of LJMU Staff

Notice Description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) invites qualified providers to submit proposals for delivering a comprehensive IT development training programme, focused primarily on Microsoft Office products. The successful provider will deliver tailored training solutions designed specifically for LJMU staff across various roles, enabling effective use of Microsoft Office software to enhance workplace efficiency, productivity, and collaboration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058406
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074647-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchaseorderqueries@ljmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5AH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIMED TALENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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