---
title: "For the provision of a Learning management system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066830"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-03-12"
---

# For the provision of a Learning management system

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066830

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has successfully concluded an award for the provision of a learning management system, significantly enhancing its training capabilities for both staff and students. The procurement process falls within the services category, emphasizing software packages and IT consulting, and was executed under a limited competition method, below the threshold. The legal basis for this process aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to CIPHR, located in Reading, under award ID "1", becoming active on 1st August 2026 with an anticipated end date of 31st July 2028, and potential renewals extending up to 2030. The total contract value is outlined at £40,000, highlighting both functional and non-functional requirements fulfillment.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in scalable IT solutions and software development. Particularly, large IT firms or consultancies with expertise in developing user-friendly platforms could see growth opportunities here. The contract with CIPHR indicates a preference for established providers capable of delivering sophisticated software tailored to educational environments. With a procurement strategy focusing on limited competition, companies in this domain could consider refining their offerings to align with public authority requirements, thereby enhancing competitive advantages in future tenders.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria is looking to appoint a supplier who can deliver functional and non-functional requirements for a secure, scalable, and user-friendly mandatory training platform for staff and students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022244-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,333 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 11:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022244-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022244-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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