Planning

YPO - 001336 Learning Management System (LMS) Platform

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

02 Apr 2026 at 14:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 13:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO), based in Wakefield, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a Learning Management System (LMS) Platform, titled "YPO - 001336 Learning Management System (LMS) Platform". This initiative falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The market engagement notice was published on 2 April 2026, with expressions of interest or queries invited by 17 April 2026. The procurement seeks to consolidate learning and compliance activities into a single platform, aiming to improve system efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the learning experience. The contract period is planned from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, charitable, or social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialising in software development and related services. Businesses with expertise in compliance software packages, training and entertainment software, and systems support services will find this contract advantageous. Additionally, firms capable of providing customised training solutions integrated with digital skills development and Microsoft 365 pathways will be well-positioned to compete. As YPO aims to streamline their learning infrastructure in alignment with broader digitalisation efforts, participating in this contract could establish long-term partnerships and expand market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YPO - 001336 Learning Management System (LMS) Platform

Notice Description

YPO is looking to tender for a new Learning Management System. A single platform for consolidating learning and compliance activity which will improve accuracy of reporting, remove duplicated processes, reduce licensing and support costs, and create a simplified learner experience. A modern LMS will also support internally delivered training, provide greater automation, improve accessibility for operational teams, and align YPO's learning infrastructure with wider organisational digitalisation and workforce development priorities.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers should please submit their expressions of interest or queries to peopledevelopmentteam@ypo.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067693
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031086-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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