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24 Jul 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln, a sub-central public authority in Lincoln, UK, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its Online Learning Platform. The process was conducted as a direct procurement below the usual threshold, eliminating competition. The tender, identified by EXP172, falls under the services category, specifically e-learning services, and is related to the address region UKF3. The contract was awarded to LEARNING POOL LIMITED, a large supplier based in Derry, UK. This contract was signed on 17th July 2026 and will be active from 12th June 2027 until 11th June 2030, with a gross value of £154,800.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in e-learning services, specifically those capable of delivering robust online learning platforms. Although this particular contract has been awarded, similar future tenders may suit large-scale service providers who are agile and can meet public authority requirements. Companies within the UK with the capability to cater to educational institutions' digital learning needs stand to benefit from such opportunities, reflecting the growing emphasis on online education infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Online Learning Platform

Notice Description

The renewal of the University of Lincoln's Online Learning Platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070024-2026
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
Large

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
£129,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2027 - 11 Jun 2030 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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING POOL

Further Information

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