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Student Learning Platform

CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

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10 Sep 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Student Learning Platform" by Canterbury Christ Church University, a regional or local authority, involves the acquisition of a SaaS agreement designed to enhance the learning experience in the higher education sector. Classified under "Special education services," the service targets locations spanning multiple regions across the UK, namely UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement follows a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, resulting in a direct award to Academia. This process concluded with the award status marked as complete, and the contract was signed on 1st September 2025. The award is valued at £564,857.65 and is in an active status, providing essential educational software packages tailored to students' learning journeys.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in the development and provision of educational software and SaaS platforms, especially those geared towards the higher education sector. Companies with capabilities in offering comprehensive learning and assessment tools will find this contract valuable, as it aligns with the increasing demand for digital transformation in education. Large-scale organisations like Academia, capable of providing robust and scalable solutions, are especially well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, given the growing need for tailored and efficient educational platforms across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

Student Learning Platform

Notice Description

SaaS agreement for the provision of a student learning journey platform with access to workbook and assessment tools tailored to the higher education sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SaaS services for the provision of educational software providing students with access to a learning journey platform whilst studying with CCCU.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded under the rules of the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) ITS4042 SU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055496-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£564,857 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Lee Crocker
Contact Email
lee.crocker@canterbury.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1QU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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