Learning Management System

Procurement reference

T300

Procurement description

This is a Pre-Market Engagement Exercise for Lift Schools. The purpose of this

preliminary market engagement exercise is to inform suppliers in the current market and

gain information to inform a potential future procurement.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a supplier who can deliver a best-in-class, LMS that includes:

Seamless and scalable cloud-based delivery

A modern, intuitive user experience for staff and administrators

Advanced analytics and reporting

Interoperability with Google Workspace, HRIS (iTrent), and MIS (Arbor)

Blended learning and microlearning capabilities, including a mobile app

Support for compliance training and performance-linked development

AI-based content creation capabilities

A strong roadmap for innovation in AI, automation, and skills-based learning

At this stage, any information gathered through this exercise will inform the Trust internal

business planning and the subsequent procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt,

this is the scoping phase and is not part of a formal procurement process.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Contract dates (estimated)

30 August 2026, 00:00AM to 30 July 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 July 2031

LIFT SCHOOLS

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

CPV classifications

• 48000000 - Software package and information systems
• 80420000 - E-learning services
• 48190000 - Educational software package

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 August 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 July 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 July 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

In November we will be dedicating an event to the wider supply base for Learning Management Systems. This may include a Presentation from Lift , and a series of 15 minute 1-2-1 slots for each supplier with a Lift Schools team member.

If you would like to be invited to this events and a 1-2-1 slot please indicate via correspondence on the Intend Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal before Friday 28th October 2025 the following;

Company

Name(s) of attendees

Y/N for 1-2-1 slot

We look forward to seeing you,please confirm your attendance by return correspondence as soon as possible to enable accurate figures for refreshments. Please see atttached a draft specification which details our current thinking and requirements.

Due date

26 September 2025, 00:00AM

Has the engagement period already ended?

Yes

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

08 October 2025