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Provision of a LMS

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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09 Jan 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of a Learning Management System (LMS) has been completed by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited, located at Wilton Centre, Redcar, UK. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically in software package and information systems, and training software development services. The contract was awarded on 8 January 2026 to SevernSoft Limited T/A Essential Computing, based in Portishead, Bristol. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, without competition, as described under the legal basis 2023/54. The contract is set to run from 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2029, with an option for a 12-month renewal period.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in learning management and software-related services. While the tender process did not involve open competition, it indicates potential future needs for similar expertise within the public sector, particularly for firms able to provide software solutions. Companies keen to expand their portfolios in public sector services, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive LMS solutions, would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The procurement demonstrates a growing emphasis on digital transformation and continuous learning within public institutions, suggesting ongoing demand for software services that facilitate these goals.

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Notice Title

Provision of a LMS

Notice Description

Completion of the Call-Off Process from G-Cloud 14 for Learning Management System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06029e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001790-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212931 - Training software development services

72260000 - Software-related services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEVERNSOFT LIMITED T/A ESSENTIAL COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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