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For the provision of a Learning management system

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has successfully concluded an award for the provision of a learning management system, significantly enhancing its training capabilities for both staff and students. The procurement process falls within the services category, emphasizing software packages and IT consulting, and was executed under a limited competition method, below the threshold. The legal basis for this process aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to CIPHR, located in Reading, under award ID "1", becoming active on 1st August 2026 with an anticipated end date of 31st July 2028, and potential renewals extending up to 2030. The total contract value is outlined at £40,000, highlighting both functional and non-functional requirements fulfillment.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in scalable IT solutions and software development. Particularly, large IT firms or consultancies with expertise in developing user-friendly platforms could see growth opportunities here. The contract with CIPHR indicates a preference for established providers capable of delivering sophisticated software tailored to educational environments. With a procurement strategy focusing on limited competition, companies in this domain could consider refining their offerings to align with public authority requirements, thereby enhancing competitive advantages in future tenders.

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Notice Title

For the provision of a Learning management system

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria is looking to appoint a supplier who can deliver functional and non-functional requirements for a secure, scalable, and user-friendly mandatory training platform for staff and students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066830
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022244-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPHR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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