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VLE/MOODLE

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has announced a public procurement process involving the extension of its contract with People Fluent t/a Open LMS for the provision of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)/Moodle services. This process focuses on the goods category, specifically software packages and information systems. The procurement is set within the UKD72 region, primarily in Liverpool, making it a significant opportunity for local businesses interested in the educational sector. The contract extension is active, covering the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with the contract valued at £133,292. The procurement method used is limited, meaning it was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender provides lucrative growth opportunities for SMEs in the software and information systems industry. Companies with expertise in educational technology, particularly those offering VLE platforms, would be highly competitive in this milieu. Given the nature of the service required and the extension of an existing contract with no competition phase, businesses already offering related solutions would have an edge. However, new businesses might still benefit from this opportunity by positioning themselves as potential partners or subcontractors capable of enhancing or complementing existing services.

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Notice Title

VLE/MOODLE

Notice Description

This is being published for completeness to enable the F20 modification for one extra year: https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0811d868-b6d9-498e-892c-0ceb2dd94edd&data=05|02|tina.smith@liv-coll.ac.uk|5d7d8bb6d9c74b84a02208deb594464b|89beb282f515443ebda0286f2bf88c9f|0|0|639147845624529568|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&sdata=vsy+Lc+Pl8BR9XNuC6Ewvno2XQIUIPeVh8jvqnq1I5w=&reserved=0

Lot Information

Lot 1

"The F20 Notice is being published on Find a Tender for completeness and to enable publication of an F20 Modification Notice. The original contract award was published on Contracts Finder".

Procurement Information

"This Contract Award Notice is being published on Find a Tender for completeness and to enable publication of an F20 Modification Notice. The original contract award was published on Contracts Finder".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047216-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£232,992 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 9DW
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FLUENT T/A OPEN LMS

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