Scope
Reference
0995PCASC
Description
Leicester's Safeguarding Children Partnership, in collaboration with Leicestershire and Rutland's Safeguarding Children Partnership, is seeking to procure a Learning Management System (LMS) to support and enhance its multi-agency training program. The partnership delivers a range of safeguarding training and conferences with approximately 2,500 delegates attending each year, the training is delivered through a mix of in-person classroom sessions and online learning modules. In addition to delivering training, the Partnerships also publish safeguarding newsletters to disseminate critical information and updates. They also develop and distribute learning resources that complement the training courses. The Learning Management System will be predominantly for Leicester's Safeguarding Children Partnership Services and partner organisations.
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial term of 2 years with option to extend for 1+1+1 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Learning Management System will be predominantly for Leicester's Safeguarding Children Partnership Services and partner organisations. However, other divisions within the Council may likely require an LMS to deliver the same functionality as detailed in this document. As such the Council reserves the right to onboard any additional divisions with a requirement for services of the same during the term of this contract. The additional divisions include but are not limited to the following:
• Human Resources
It is also anticipated that during the contract term the number of delegates may increase, however, this is neither promised nor guaranteed.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 December 2025, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
9 January 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
In order to submit a bid for this tender, you are required to upload your bid electronically through the EastMidsTenders portal https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2457f85b-3dd0-f011-813a-005056b64545 and ensure you click 'submit response', prior to the tender closing date and time.
Completed submissions must be uploaded by the stated deadline. Any amendments to the submission deadline will be communicated through the portal.
Bids submitted after the designated deadline will be rejected. Please ensure you send your submission in good time to prevent issues with technology. Bids must NOT be submitted by fax or email as these will be rejected.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 80.00% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 20.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Leicester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD
City Hall, 115 Charles Street
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Email: Pamela.Chirara@leicester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government