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Award

15 Jul 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Magenta Living, located in Birkenhead, United Kingdom, is centred around acquiring the "Kallidus SaaS eLearn & Perform" software. Categorised under software programming and consultancy services, the procurement aimed at enhancing employee capabilities within a public undertaking context. The direct procurement method was used, below the threshold without competition, and the tender process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 29th June 2026. The contract is valued at £169,034 and will run until 28th June 2030.

This offer presents a notable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software as a service (SaaS), particularly those with capabilities in eLearning and performance management solutions. The contract was awarded to Kallidus Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, demonstrating that such businesses are well-suited to compete in this domain. Businesses with a focus on software consultancy services are positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in future public procurement projects, particularly in sectors that involve digital transformation and upskilling within public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Kallidus SaaS eLearn & Perform

Notice Description

Kallidus SaaS eLearn & Perform software for Magenta Living employees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066699-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,034 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAGENTA LIVING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KALLIDUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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