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03 Aug 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has completed a procurement process for a learning management system under the industry category of e-learning services. The process, which involved a direct award without competition due to being below the threshold, was aimed at supporting the Council's transition to a comprehensive ERP system over a period of 24 months. The awarded contract was signed on 31st March 2025 and became active from 1st April 2025, with an end date set for 31st March 2027. The procurement location is set in the UKC22 region, encompassing Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning services, particularly those capable of delivering effective learning management systems. Companies that operate on a large scale, like Learning Pool Limited, which has been awarded the contract for this project, would be well-suited for such procurement opportunities. Engaging in these types of services can drive business growth by aligning with the digital transformation strategies of local governments, ensuring a steady stream of work while contributing to enhanced public sector capabilities.

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Notice Title

Learning management system

Notice Description

24 month direct award to our current provider to allow time for the roll out of a Council wide ERP system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073280-2026
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING POOL

Further Information

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