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title: "Direct Award for Online Training Under the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA)"
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# Direct Award for Online Training Under the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fed72d36-42c5-428c-9fdd-7365aa3a1eb5

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Direct Award for Online Training Under the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA)." This tender falls under the category of Software Package and Information Systems and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including the award notice published on 2 March 2026 and the contract period spanning from 17 March 2026 to 16 March 2029. It involves Academia Limited, as the first-ranked supplier under the SLRA framework, providing online training using LinkedIn Learning, with an award valued at £190,000.

This tender offers substantial potential for business growth within the software package and information systems industry. Businesses specialising in online training services, particularly those offering innovative solutions through platforms like LinkedIn Learning, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Companies that align with the procurement requirements, including being the most economically advantageous and compliant under framework agreements, stand to benefit from securing contracts with educational institutions like the University of Chester. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in software training can leverage these opportunities to expand their market reach and enhance their service offerings.

## Notice

This Award Notice is for Online Training under the SLRA - Framework Agreement for Software Licence Resellers Agreement, Lot 4 - Other OJEU Contract Notice 2020/S 033-078650 This Direct Award follows our review of the SLRA framework Buyers Guide which established that Academia Limited is the first ranked supplier on Lot 4 - Other and that it is compliant under the framework to place a direct award with the 1st ranked supplier who is considered to provide the most economically advantageous offer. Academia will be providing online training using LinkedIn Learning This award is made under the framework Call-Off Terms and Conditions. All values in this Award Notice have been rounded up and are for the full contract length.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab7375b2-882f-41ed-8a0c-80724807d438 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,000 |
| 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 CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab7375b2-882f-41ed-8a0c-80724807d438

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab7375b2-882f-41ed-8a0c-80724807d438
  2nd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chester.ac.uk

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