ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM FOR TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

This voluntary ex-ante transparency (VEAT) notice acknowledges that Trinity College Dublin proposes to place a contract with LinkedIn Learning Higher Education Full Campus Licence, duration 12 months. This is for the provision of online learning courses for all staff and students covering various academic areas. The purpose is to enhance …

CPV: 80420000 E-learning services
Place of execution:
ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM FOR TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
Awarding body:
Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin_336
Award number:
TCD-25-C2068 ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM LINKEDIN

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin_336
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM FOR TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
Description : This voluntary ex-ante transparency (VEAT) notice acknowledges that Trinity College Dublin proposes to place a contract with LinkedIn Learning Higher Education Full Campus Licence, duration 12 months. This is for the provision of online learning courses for all staff and students covering various academic areas. The purpose is to enhance staff knowledge in their respective areas and also to be used by students to supplement their learning.
Procedure identifier : a1924471-dbcb-4f25-85a6-24edb9d0b02e
Internal identifier : TCD-25-C2068 ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM LINKEDIN
Type of procedure : Negotiated without prior call for competition

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 80420000 E-learning services

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM FOR TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
Description : This voluntary ex-ante transparency (VEAT) notice acknowledges that Trinity College Dublin proposes to place a contract with LinkedIn Learning with reference to Article 32(3)b of Directive 2014/24/EU. The contract will ensure continuation of Higher Education Full Campus Licence and support services for LinkedIn Learning, an online learning platform. LinkedIn Learning is the leading provider of on-line training in the higher education sector in Ireland and has been awarded first place for on-line training by APUC, the Scottish Association of Universities’ Procurement Group. LinkedIn Learning provides the access to the first-in-class expert led content from Lynda.com and helps the L&D team and managers to easily curate and recommend relevant content to their learners. LinkedIn Learning is a core component of the Trinity L&D blended learning strategy and is used to supplement learning on professional development programmes. With over 16 000 courses available across a range of topics, it is a valuable resource for self-directed learning, accessible to everyone and is an enabler to achieve the university’s goal of continuous professional development for everyone.
Internal identifier : 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 80420000 E-learning services

5.1.6 General information

Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland
Organisation signing the contract : Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin_336

6. Results

Value of all contracts awarded in this notice : 88 700 Euro
Direct award :
Justification for direct award : The contract can be provided only by a particular economic operator because of protection of other exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, other than those defined in Directive 2014/23/EU Art. 5(10)
Other justification : In accordance with Article 32(3)b of Directive 2014/24/EU. Specifically the contract constitutes a sole source provision of services by Linkedin Learning (formerly Lynda.com). The licence is for Higher Education Full Campus Licence to supply on-line learning content, which is first in class and expert led.

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0001

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : LINKEDIN
Tender :
Tender identifier : TCD-25-C2068 Online Learning Linkedin
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0001
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM FOR TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
Organisation signing the contract : Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin_336

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0001

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : LINKEDIN
Tender :
Tender identifier : TCD-25-C2068 Online Learning Linkedin
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0001
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM FOR TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
Organisation signing the contract : Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin_336

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0001

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : LINKEDIN
Tender :
Tender identifier : TCD-25-C2068 Online Learning Linkedin
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0001
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM FOR TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
Organisation signing the contract : Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin_336

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin_336
Registration number : CHY 11
Postal address : 3 College Green
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D02 XH97
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 01-8961000
Internet address : https://www.tcd.ie
Buyer profile : https://www.tcd.ie
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation signing the contract

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : The High Court of Ireland
Registration number : The High Court of Ireland
Department : The High Court of Ireland
Postal address : Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Dynamics S.A.
Registration number : 002024901000
Department : European Dynamics S.A.
Town : Athens
Postcode : 15125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών ( EL301 )
Country : Greece
Telephone : +30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : LINKEDIN
Registration number : 9740425P
Town : Dublin
Postcode : Dublin 2
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0001

10. Change

Version of the previous notice to be changed : 6527e9ee-d27d-4a5a-b7f3-f1216f0f14ca-01
Main reason for change : Publisher correction
Description : 6.1.2 Information about winners - European Dynamics S.A input in error, the correct winner for this contract is Linkedin Learning

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : ece2fe7e-bb72-4aef-aa0c-3b361c0c3674 - 02
Form type : Direct award preannouncement
Notice type : Voluntary ex-ante transparency notice
Notice dispatch date : 07/07/2025 11:30 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00441617-2025
OJ S issue number : 128/2025
Publication date : 08/07/2025