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title: "Training Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0546c3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Training Platform

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0546c3

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process titled "Training Platform" under the industry category of e-learning services, located in Birmingham, UK. This tender employed a direct award procurement method to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company to supply LinkedIn Learning integrated into the University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The contract, with a gross amount of £487,800, is in the award stage with completion slated. Key dates include a contract period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with a future signature date scheduled for 23rd June 2025. The procurement was deemed necessary to maintain strategic objectives and enhance the student and staff development experience.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital education services, especially those specialising in e-learning solutions, as it signifies a direct and substantial need for expertise in integrating such services within academic environments. Companies with capabilities in supporting organisational training requirements, particularly those familiar with higher education settings, would find themselves well-suited to compete and offer value. By fostering a seamless digital learning ecosystem, like the LinkedIn Learning platform offered by LinkedIn Ireland, these companies can tap into the growing demand for tailored educational and training solutions that can enhance employability and professional growth.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham utilises LinkedIn Learning to provide comprehensive access to an extensive library of training videos, empowering both students and staff to enhance their professional development and acquire micro credentials. For students, this platform serves as a valuable resource to enhance their employment prospects following graduation. Completed training courses appear on students LinkedIn profiles as well as any micro credentials they have completed. For staff, LinkedIn Learning facilitates skill enhancement within their current roles and serves as a training tool to support their career progression.

### Procurement Information

The LinkedIn Learning system is integrated into the University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), ensuring a seamless learning experience. LinkedIn Learning is used across various university departments. Links are embedded within VLE courses for students, while the Library employs it to deliver training, student placement recommends LinkedIn Learning courses to students to improve employment search. Furthermore, individual managers leverage LinkedIn Learning to provide specialised training to their teams, addressing specific areas such as advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency. The University's recruitment literature prominently highlights the access to LinkedIn Learning as an incentive for students to pursue their studies at the University. The removal or replacement of LinkedIn Learning would have a detrimental impact on the University's immediate strategic objectives. It would directly affect the staff and student experience, necessitating substantial time and staff resourcing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031558-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £406,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 13:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031558-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031558-2025
  11th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- http://www.linkedin.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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