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O'Reilly Online Learning Licences

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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24 Mar 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has recently completed a direct procurement process for the provision of O'Reilly Online Learning Licences, with the award being made to O'Reilly Media Inc. This procurement falls under the services category and covers IT software packages and e-learning services. The contract period starts on 26th April 2026 and ends on 25th April 2027. The procurement, located in the United Kingdom, was conducted below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach suitable for acquiring specific services directly.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in digital learning platforms and IT software solutions due to its focus on e-learning services. Companies, especially those with expertise in educational technology or software development, could greatly benefit from engaging in similar contracts with central government authorities like the Office for National Statistics. The procurement approach of direct awarding without competition highlights opportunities for well-established vendors to partner closely with government entities, thus providing substantial growth potential in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

O'Reilly Online Learning Licences

Notice Description

Provision of O'Reilly Online Learning Licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067243
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026606-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,095 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

O'REILLY MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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