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16 Jun 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Portsmouth involves awarding a contract for LinkedIn Learning, a platform offering software package and information systems, essential for academic and professional development. The contract, referenced as ITS4052SU, was signed on 9th June 2026 and will run from 1st August 2026 to 13th July 2029. Located in Portsmouth, within the region UKJ31, the tender falls under the "goods" category and was awarded using a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a pre-established framework agreement. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, successfully concluding with Academia Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses already integrated within established frameworks, such as software resellers and consulting services specialising in educational or professional development tools. Companies with a robust capability in delivering software packages tailored for organisational learning platforms could benefit significantly. Firms, particularly those large in scale, like Academia Limited, which can provide ongoing support and development for digital learning environments, are especially well-positioned to engage in such procurement processes and leverage the business growth opportunities offered by long-term contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Linked -in Learning

Notice Description

Call off from Software Licences Reseller & Consulting Services Framework ITS4052SU for LinkedIn Learning : a learning platform used by Academics and also used by professional services and staff in general for development and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Linked - in Learning Site Licence 3 year contract billed annually, via Established framework.

Procurement Information

This is awarded via use of SUPC ITS4052SU SRLA Framework for call off award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b654
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056816-2026
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
Large

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
£290,529 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

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