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Learning Management System

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Apr 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, procured a Learning Management System through a limited competition process deemed below threshold. The procurement falls under the CCS RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS framework, following an Expression of Interest. The process is currently in the award stage, with a contract active from 2 March 2026 to 3 January 2028, with potential for extension until 2030. The awarded supplier, OpeneLMS, based in London, specialises in education and training services. Key locations involved include regions UKK11 and UKK12 in the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational technology and training services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive Learning Management Systems. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in developing training software packages would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This contract could establish valuable partnerships with public authorities and expand market reach within the United Kingdom’s education industry, particularly in regions such as Bristol.

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Notice Title

Learning Management System

Notice Description

Provision for a Learning Management System. Tendered under CCS RM6219 'Learning and Training Services DPS', following an EOI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06858f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035314-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,887 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 3 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENELMS

Further Information

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