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Learning Management System (LMS)

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Feb 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for a Learning Management System (LMS), aimed at enhancing the Learning & Development services within the NHS. This procurement, categorised under 'services', was conducted directly without competition, as it was below the threshold requirement. The contract was awarded to Think Associates Limited, located in Brighton, for the provision of system and support services. The contract, valued at GBP 49,680, spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with all activities centred primarily around the Taunton area in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital learning systems and support services, particularly those familiar with the healthcare sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering robust Learning Management System solutions and relevant expertise would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio within public health organisations. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's procurement approach, bypassing competitive tendering, can provide a streamlined business opportunity for companies that can leverage existing relationships or demonstrate specific competence in healthcare-related digital learning platforms.

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Notice Title

Learning Management System (LMS)

Notice Description

Provision of Learning Management System (LMS) for Somerset NHS Learning & Development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011999-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINK ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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