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26 Jun 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has completed a procurement process for a Learning Management Software, awarding the contract to Learning Pool Ltd. The procurement, falling under the services category and marked by direct procurement without competition due to being below the threshold, was for the provision of a learning management/experience system. The contract commenced on 27th May 2026 and is set to end on 26th May 2029. Located in Lancaster, UK, the council plays a key role as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement process concluded with the contract being signed on 26th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in e-learning services, particularly those operating within small and medium enterprise (SME) sectors. Companies that specialize in digital learning platforms or management systems are particularly well-positioned to benefit, emphasizing the growing demand for education technology solutions in governmental organizations. Collaborating with a public authority like Lancaster City Council can enhance business credibility and pave the way for future government contracts.

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Notice Title

Learning Management Software

Notice Description

Contract for our learning management/experience system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060449-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,794 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 26 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING POOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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