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title: "E-Learning Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7cd520d-fbba-48bb-98d2-e79a1b79558d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# E-Learning Licences

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7cd520d-fbba-48bb-98d2-e79a1b79558d

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed the award stage for the procurement of e-learning licences through Vinci Works Ltd, under the contract titled "E-Learning Licences". The procurement falls within the software package and information systems category, specifically aimed at providing services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 1st December 2025 and concluding on 30th November 2026. Noteworthy dates include the award published on 5th March 2026. The contract, valued at £88,354.23, supports ease of engagement with SMEs.

This procurement represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering e-learning platforms. SMEs as suppliers could significantly benefit from this selective process. With the buyer being Lancashire County Council, traders gain the potential for future engagements in public sector procurement across the North West. Companies focusing on innovation in digital learning environments may find a competitive advantage, given the procurement categorisation and regional service delivery requirements. Overall, this contract stimulates growth avenues within the public education sector, encouraging technological enhancements and e-learning service expansion.

## Notice

Award of the contract for the provision of access to Astute Platform/Adapt authoring tool e-learning services via Vinci Works Ltd. The contract includes 2 optional 12 months extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a51c1c24-606f-4f22-821f-97e4929e2dad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,354 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,354 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a51c1c24-606f-4f22-821f-97e4929e2dad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a51c1c24-606f-4f22-821f-97e4929e2dad
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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