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Renewal of Corporate Learning Management System (LMS)

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by North Ayrshire Council, involves the renewal of a Corporate Learning Management System (LMS) and falls under the "services" industry category. The buying authority, North Ayrshire Council, is based in Irvine, UKM93. The procurement method used is a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical reasons that prevent competition. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2028. It is important to note that the procurement stage is complete, and the contract, valued at £72,300, was signed on 20th January 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in information and communication technology (ICT) services, particularly those with capabilities to support LMS platforms. While the procurement was awarded to the incumbent supplier, Learning Pool Ltd, businesses looking to grow in the public sector may benefit from understanding such procurement processes and positioning themselves for future opportunities. Those prepared to develop competitive technical solutions or with prior experience in similar bids might find comparable opportunities suitable for expanding their business footprint in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Corporate Learning Management System (LMS)

Notice Description

Renewal of Corporate Learning Management System (LMS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Single Tender Action progressed for the renewal of corporate learning management system (LMS) The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and the contract end date is 31st March 2028

Procurement Information

ICT system that only the incumbent supplier can continue to support. An alternative system would result in additional costs and resource to implement is not available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812825
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541238
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jade Armstrong
Contact Email
jadearmstrong@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324321

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNING POOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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