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LinkedIn Learning renewal

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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08 Oct 2026 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

London Metropolitan University bought a renewal of licences giving users access to the LinkedIn Learning e-learning platform. The requirement covers the licence renewal itself, rather than a broader training or learning-platform service. The buying organisation is the university, and the intended delivery location is the United Kingdom. This is a digital learning subscription requirement: suppliers with access to the LinkedIn Learning platform and the ability to provide institutional licences are the closest fit. The procurement was arranged through an established framework, so the commercial route was framework-based rather than a competition advertised to the wider market.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Academia Limited. The award is active, and the contract is active. The university signed the contract on 17 September 2026. Its value is £48,400. The tender used a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, with the purchase made through an established framework. The requirement was handled as a single lot, although that lot is recorded as cancelled; the award itself is active. Price was the stated award criterion. One bid was recorded. No contract period dates or duration are stated in the procurement details.

This award demonstrates demand at London Metropolitan University for renewing institutional access to LinkedIn Learning, rather than buying a new platform or commissioning bespoke course development. A credible competitor for a future renewal would need to supply the relevant platform licences and support access for a university user base. The procurement was placed through an established framework and awarded on price, so suppliers should be able to participate in an appropriate framework and offer competitive licence pricing. The recorded competition comprised one bid, while the selected supplier is a large company; this indicates the value of framework access and the ability to meet the university’s licensing requirement, rather than evidence of a requirement for specialist teaching, consultancy or bespoke content capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LinkedIn Learning renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of licences for access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal of licences for access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Procurement Information

Purchased through and established framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0783fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095315-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
£48,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Postcode Area
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Academia Ltd

Further Information

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