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DDaT25559 - Specialist Online Learning

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 Jan 2026 at 14:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has successfully concluded the procurement process for a specialist online learning platform, titled "DDaT25559 - Specialist Online Learning." This initiative focuses on delivering e-learning services across IT, software development, and business/management sectors, with the location specified as the United Kingdom. The process reached the award and contract stage, with an effective contract period from 23rd December 2025 to 22nd December 2026. UKRI, located in Swindon, conducted the procurement through a limited competition method, specifically chosen for a contract worth a gross amount of £59,999.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies involved in e-learning services, particularly those capable of providing specialist platforms for IT and software development training. Given the limited competition procurement approach, businesses with innovative solutions and a solid track record in delivering effective online learning experiences would be well-positioned to succeed in similar future opportunities. The primary suppliers suited for such contracts would be those who can reliably deliver comprehensive digital learning tools and resources tailored for the specified high-demand sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25559 - Specialist Online Learning

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI requires access to a specialist online learning platform for the use of IT, software development and business/management teams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000350-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

O'REILLY MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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