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DDaT26077 - Learning Management System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "DDaT26077 - Learning Management System" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender is services, specifically covering software packages and IT services such as consulting and support. This process was concluded through a limited competition method, as outlined in the procurement legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The award stage is active, and the contract commenced on 9th March 2026, concluding on 8th March 2027. The contracting partner is LearnUpon Ltd, a large supplier located in Dublin, Ireland. The contract holds a gross value of £21,471.60.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in digital learning systems and IT services to extend their reach within the UK public sector. Suppliers who offer robust learning management solutions and can deliver IT consulting, software development, and support services may find competitive advantages. The ongoing need for digital transformation in government services suggests growing demand and potential expansion in similar future procurements, ensuring promising prospects for firms equipped in these domains to develop and innovate. Skillful navigation in limited competition procurements could further enhance business growth for companies looking to consolidate their presence in market segments driven by public authority requirements.

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Notice Title

DDaT26077 - Learning Management System

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement to provide a Learning Management System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024950-2026
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
£21,471 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNUPON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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