Tender

AT1375 eLearning Platform LMS and CMS

LUTON COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is actively seeking qualified organisations to provide an eLearning Platform LMS and CMS, offering a prime opportunity in the services industry, specifically within the e-learning sector. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, requires submissions by 12th January 2026. Situated in Luton, UK, the contracting authority aims to have the system operational by 1st April 2026, enhancing their educational offering by managing the learner's journey from enrolment to completion. Interested parties have until 7th January 2026 to submit any inquiries, ensuring clarity before proceeding with their proposals.

This tender provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in e-learning services and training software development. It’s particularly suited for SMEs who can offer competitive and high-quality solutions tailored to public authority needs. The open competition procurement method allows a broad range of businesses to participate, with quality bearing 90% weight in evaluation, emphasising the importance of robust service offering. With a substantial value attached, successful bidders will be positioned to expand their reach in the public sector, and potentially renew the contract beyond the initial term, securing longer-term cooperation with Luton Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1375 eLearning Platform LMS and CMS

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council is looking to engage qualified organisations to quote for eLearning Platform LMS and CMS. The platform will provide the council with control over the end to end learner process from registration to completion monitoring and reporting, as well as control to customise the functions and content on the platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f536
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082673-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kasia Kosciuszko
Contact Email
procurement@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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