Tender

Provision of a Learning Management system

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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05 Dec 2025 at 15:39

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria is seeking suppliers for a Learning Management System, with a procurement process currently in the tender stage. This project, located in Cumbria, UK, falls under the educational software and IT services industry category. The procurement method is open competition, and it is below the threshold value, reflecting an active procurement status. Interested businesses must submit their proposals electronically by the deadline of 19th January 2026. The potential contract, valued at £60,000 to £72,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026 and may be renewed twice for 12 months each, extending possibly to July 2030.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software and IT consultancy, offering services for developing scalable, secure platforms. Companies capable of delivering both functional and non-functional requirements for a user-friendly training platform for students and staff are well-suited to compete. The award criteria are weighted towards price, quality, and lot arrangements, encouraging competitive bids. Participating in this tender enables businesses to gain a foothold in the public sector, particularly within the UK's central government and educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Learning Management system

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria is looking to appoint a supplier who can deliver functional and non-functional requirements for a secure, scalable , and user-friendly mandatory training platform for staff and students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080271-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

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