Tender

Learning Management System

THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 10:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The David Ross Education Trust, a public authority in Loughborough, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Learning Management System. This system will support staff learning and development, focusing on continuing professional development, compliance training, and leadership programmes to enhance educational capabilities. The open competition process, conducted below the threshold, invites eligible suppliers to submit bids by 11th May 2026, with inquiries closing on 30th April 2026. The contract will commence on 19th June 2026 and may extend until 2031 depending on performance and needs. This procurement process is under the "Light Touch Regime" and seeks proposals that demonstrate high quality and competitive pricing.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software and training services. The project, valued at £200,000, presents a lucrative contract for enterprises with expertise in scalable and secure Learning Management Systems. The David Ross Education Trust emphasises quality, accounting for 60% of the evaluation criteria, indicating strong demand for innovative solutions in system capability and support arrangements. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to apply, offering a platform for growth within the educational sector. Potential suppliers can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and contribute significantly to advancements in staff training and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Management System

Notice Description

The David Ross Education Trust (the "Trust") is seeking to procure a Learning Management System (LMS) to support the delivery, management and monitoring of staff learning and development across the organisation. The Trust requires a modern, secure and scalable LMS solution that will enable the effective delivery of continuing professional development (CPD), mandatory compliance training, leadership development programmes and structured onboarding. The system must also support robust reporting and monitoring of training completion and compliance across all academies and central teams. The LMS will play a key role in supporting the Trust's strategic priorities relating to staff development, safeguarding, compliance and continuous improvement in teaching and learning. This procurement is being conducted under a Light Touch Regime, below-threshold process and will result in the award of a contract to a single supplier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the end of the initial term, the Trust reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the contract for up to two (2) additional periods of up to twelve (12) months each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance and ongoing business requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06862e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035563-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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

48190000 - Educational software package

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 1 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 4SQ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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