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title: "Digital Learning Platform"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2020-10-29"
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# Digital Learning Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cab56ded-c491-48ae-9c09-f57707c49ad6

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for a Digital Learning Platform to provide LinkedIn Learning services to its faculties, with a total contract value of £195,000. The tender process, classified under "E-learning services" (CPV code 80420000), was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period spans from 1st August 2020 to 31st October 2023, following a tender period that ended on 31st July 2020. The procurement was executed in Plymouth, England, with the details formally announced on 29th October 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning and digital education solutions, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can effectively scale their services. Suppliers with expertise in providing organisational-wide learning platforms and the capability to accommodate a user base of up to 2,500 are well-positioned to compete in future tenders for similar contracts. With the ongoing demand for innovative learning technologies within educational institutions, businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in this area may find valuable opportunities for growth and collaboration with the public sector.

## Notice

Linkedin learning which is required across the faculties, organisational wide license for up to 2500 users

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fed31a7-ed97-4b2f-b3cc-e70e7f0fa6c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,000 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINKED IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fed31a7-ed97-4b2f-b3cc-e70e7f0fa6c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fed31a7-ed97-4b2f-b3cc-e70e7f0fa6c1
  29th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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