Tender

Invitation to tender for Learning Management System

WALES AUDIT OFFICE

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Wales Audit Office invites bids for an open tender to procure an off-the-shelf Learning Management System (LMS) to manage digital learning content. The procurement process, classified under 'public authority - sub-central government', is at the tender stage, having been initiated on 26 February 2026. Interested parties have until the submission deadline on 23 March 2026 to apply. Located in Cardiff, UK, this procurement falls within the services category under the CPV code for e-learning services. The contract is valued at a gross amount of £216,000, with the tender period completion slated for 15 June 2026.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in digital learning and e-learning services. The focus on quality over price makes it ideal for companies offering high-quality LMS solutions. Businesses with expertise in innovative digital content management and delivery, particularly those able to cater to both English and Welsh-speaking audiences, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, with the possibility of contract renewal for up to two additional years providing potential for long-term collaboration.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for Learning Management System

Notice Description

Audit Wales seeks to procure an off the shelf Learning Management System (LMS) capable of hosting, delivering, analysing, and managing a broad range of digital learning content.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ca9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017140-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALES AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9LJ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

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