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title: "LinkedIn Learning Licence Renewal (formally Lynda.com)"
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# LinkedIn Learning Licence Renewal (formally Lynda.com)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f11baaf-a4df-4acb-9ce9-132ea3bbc2bf

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for the renewal of the LinkedIn Learning Licence (formerly Lynda.com), an essential service providing access to a comprehensive online library of software tools and skills. This procurement, classified under software-related services, utilised a selective method via a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £234,617, commenced on 29th October 2019 and runs until 28th October 2022. The award notice was published on 24th February 2020, and the tender period concluded on 21st October 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those that can facilitate the ongoing access to online learning platforms. Companies with expertise in educational technology, software licensing, and digital content delivery would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Collaborating with educational institutions to enhance their digital learning tools adds potential for business growth within the sector.

## Notice

Lynda.com now LinkedIn Learning is an online library that teaches the latest software tools and skills through high-quality instructional videos taught by recognized industry experts. Since 2014 all students and staff at the University of Southampton have full, free, unlimited access to all the online tutorials in the library. In order to continue to provide this valuable service we need to renew the contract/license.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71c8ff2-8682-45c3-b5ee-cfceeddfb4dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2019 - 28 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,617 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £234,617 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2020 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71c8ff2-8682-45c3-b5ee-cfceeddfb4dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71c8ff2-8682-45c3-b5ee-cfceeddfb4dc
  24th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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