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12 Jun 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Stafford Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Learning Management System to KALLIDUS LIMITED. This procurement, supporting the Learning and Development needs of employees from Stafford Borough and Cannock Chase Councils, is categorised under IT services and was conducted using a limited competition method. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract officially valued at £59,634. The project will commence on 1st July 2026 and will run until 30th June 2029 across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. A right to terminate the contract at the end of the second year with notice has been included. A future signature date milestone is scheduled for 19th June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The contract was awarded to a small or medium-sized enterprise, indicating potential for SMEs to thrive in similar competitive processes within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in delivering tailored learning management solutions to public authorities, specifically within the sub-central government context, are well-suited for such engagements. The procurement method of limited competition suggests a preference for suppliers who can meet specific operational requirements while providing cost-effective solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Learning Management System

Notice Description

Provision of a Learning Management System to support delivery of Learning & Development to all employees of Stafford Borough and Cannock Chase Councils by the shared Human Resources service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b439
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055790-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,634 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AQ
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KALLIDUS

Further Information

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