Tender

Learning Management System

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a Learning Management System. This procurement, aligned under the services industry category, is being conducted through an open procedure with a tender closing date on 5th May 2026. The system is intended for the administration and delivery of both electronic and practical training programmes, valued at £384,000 GBP. Located in Manchester, United Kingdom, the tender is at the active stage and all submissions are required through The Chest, a North West Procurement Portal. The procurement process provides electronic submission options and inquiries must be submitted by 14th April 2026.

This opportunity represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in document management systems and e-learning services. The tender is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling criteria including public liability, employers liability, and professional indemnity. Businesses with expertise in the implementation, technical architecture, and social value will find the award criteria appealing, with additional consideration given to pricing. This contract, commencing on 1st January 2027 and lasting until the end of December 2028, includes provisions for potential renewal and options, thus offering extended business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Learning Management System

Notice Description

Learning Management System for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of electronic educational technology (also called eLearning) courses or training programmes, as well the scheduling, recording and reporting of practical (non-electronic) training. This will include operational and non-operational training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Any additional purchases under the option will follow the same terms and conditions as the original contract

Renewal: The GMCA reserves the right to extend this contract for an additional 2 years (in 12 month increments).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067045
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025734-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48311100 - Document management system

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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