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LinkedIn Learning renewal

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by London Metropolitan University involves the renewal of a licence for the LinkedIn Learning online training platform, specifically targeting software package and information systems. The process falls under the category of goods and is located in the UK. This procurement was executed using a limited procurement method, specifically through the SUPC SLRA Framework Lot 4 for direct award, with Academia being the awarded supplier. The contract, which has been signed and is currently active as of 17th September 2025, is valued at £48,453.61 GBP, and the tender's procurement stage is now in the award phase.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies in the software and education sectors that can support online learning platforms. Given the direct award nature of this procurement, it specifically benefits businesses capable of navigating frameworks and pre-selected partnerships within the education domain. Large enterprises, such as Academia, who possess the agility to fulfil such contracts without prior competition, are well-suited to succeed in similar future tenders. Businesses focusing on leveraging their existing educational software and service solutions can find ample opportunities in collaborating with public educational institutions like London Metropolitan University.

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Notice Title

LinkedIn Learning renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of licence for LinkedIn Learning online training platform for staff and students

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal of licence for LinkedIn Learning online training platform for staff and students

Procurement Information

SUPC SLRA Framework Lot 4 has been selected for use to for direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a123
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059285-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


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
£48,453 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Ryan
Contact Email
r.bushell@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

ACADEMIA

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