Tender

Provision of Learning Management System (LMS)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for a Learning Management System (LMS) to support multi-agency safeguarding training programs. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, and is valued at £60,000 gross. The procurement method is open competition, suitable for public authorities. The tender, titled "Provision of Learning Management System (LMS)," is active, and interested parties must submit their bids electronically via the EastMidsTenders portal. The deadline for submission is set for 9th January 2026. Leicester's Safeguarding Children Partnership Services, along with Leicestershire and Rutland's counterparts, will primarily utilise the LMS, which is aimed at enhancing training delivery for approximately 2,500 delegates annually.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in developing comprehensive software systems, especially those focusing on learning management solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria outlined. The contract, potentially extendable up to five years, provides a stepping stone for businesses to establish a partnership with sub-central government authorities and expand their footprint in the government sector. Additionally, the evolving nature of the LMS needs, alongside the potential increase in the number of delegates, offers a dynamic environment for adaptive and innovative businesses to grow. Businesses proficient in delivering high-quality software solutions and those capable of scaling up their services to accommodate increased demand are well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Learning Management System (LMS)

Notice Description

Leicester's Safeguarding Children Partnership, in collaboration with Leicestershire and Rutland's Safeguarding Children Partnership, is seeking to procure a Learning Management System (LMS) to support and enhance its multi-agency training program. The partnership delivers a range of safeguarding training and conferences with approximately 2,500 delegates attending each year, the training is delivered through a mix of in-person classroom sessions and online learning modules. In addition to delivering training, the Partnerships also publish safeguarding newsletters to disseminate critical information and updates. They also develop and distribute learning resources that complement the training courses. The Learning Management System will be predominantly for Leicester's Safeguarding Children Partnership Services and partner organisations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Learning Management System will be predominantly for Leicester's Safeguarding Children Partnership Services and partner organisations. However, other divisions within the Council may likely require an LMS to deliver the same functionality as detailed in this document. As such the Council reserves the right to onboard any additional divisions with a requirement for services of the same during the term of this contract. The additional divisions include but are not limited to the following: * Human Resources It is also anticipated that during the contract term the number of delegates may increase, however, this is neither promised nor guaranteed.

Renewal: Initial term of 2 years with option to extend for 1+1+1 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eddd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079310-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pamela.chirara@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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