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SU121(26) Online Learning - Design and Development Services

Swansea University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 09:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jun 2026 at 13:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 13:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University procured online learning design and development services for comprehensive design and delivery of online learning programmes. The requirement concerns higher education services, covering the creation and execution of digital learning programmes rather than the supply of goods or construction works. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The buyer is Swansea University, operating under Welsh devolved procurement regulations. The work is classified as a light-touch public service requirement and is above the applicable threshold. It is relevant to organisations that design, develop and implement online learning, particularly for universities or other higher education providers. Suppliers should be able to combine learning design, digital development, technical delivery, training and knowledge transfer within one service offering, with sufficient capability to manage a substantial institutional programme.

The procurement is complete and was awarded following an open procedure. Nine bids were received, with seven reaching the final stage, including five from SMEs. Learning Mate Solutions Ltd was awarded the single lot on 23 June 2026 for £1,200,000 excluding VAT, or £1,400,000 including VAT. The award standstill period ended on 2 July 2026. The award contract period runs from 3 July 2026 to 2 July 2029, with renewal arrangements described as 1 + 1 and a maximum extent date of 2 July 2031. The contract was signed on 23 July 2026; its recorded contract value is £1,200,000 excluding VAT, or £1,440,000 including VAT. Evaluation weighted price at 30% and quality at 70%, covering experience, approach, account management, technical expertise, training and knowledge sharing.

This award indicates demand from Swansea University for an end-to-end online learning partner, rather than a supplier offering only isolated content production or technical services. A credible future competitor would need strong case studies and relevant delivery experience, a clear design and development methodology, and demonstrable technical expertise. The evaluation also shows that account management and contract mobilisation are important, so suppliers should be able to establish and run a structured university relationship. Capability in training staff and sharing knowledge is required alongside programme delivery. The competition attracted both established businesses and SMEs at the final stage, suggesting that a supplier can be credible through relevant evidence and specialist capability, provided it can manage the scale and complexity of a higher education online learning programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SU121(26) Online Learning - Design and Development Services

Notice Description

To development and execute comprehensive design and development services for online learning programmes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070040-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swansea University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNINGMATE SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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