Tender

WMP0912 - Provision of a Learning Management System

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 12:47

PlanningUpdate

15 Apr 2025 at 14:26

Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is seeking to procure a Learning Management System (LMS) through a competitive flexible procedure. This procurement, titled "WMP0912 - Provision of a Learning Management System," involves selecting a provider capable of implementing an LMS tailored to meet the training needs of the West Midlands Police. The tender is currently in the active procurement stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 16 January 2026. The contract is designated within the services industry category, with a focus on educational software and training services. The procurement process is conducted via selective method, aiming to fulfil requirements by leveraging a competitive flexible procedure. The location for the project is centred in Birmingham, UK, with potential contract commencement by 1 September 2026, and extending until 31 August 2029, with provisions for renewal.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational software, e-learning, and training services. Organisations possessing expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive learning management solutions are ideally positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises with innovation in personalised training solutions and the capacity to support professional development initiatives could particularly benefit from participating in this bid. The procurement seeks to enhance the learning infrastructure for West Midlands Police, making it a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector training and educational services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMP0912 - Provision of a Learning Management System

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision and implementation of a Learning Management System (LMS) that will be configured and set up to meet the Buyers Training requirements, as detailed in the tender documents.

Planning Information

The Authority is undertaking this market engagement exercise to refine the Authority’s requirements and approach to market, and is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers who will be required to complete a High-Level Requirement Questionnaire. A copy of the High-Level Requirement Questionnaire can be obtained via the In-tend e-tendering portal sell2.in-tend.co.uk Supplier are required to provide a High-Level response to each question. Each response should be no more than 250 words. Once completed, responses to the High-Level Requirement Questionnaire should be returned electronically, via the In-tend e-tendering portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home) not later than 12 noon on Tuesday 13 May 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05035f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084894-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

48422000 - Software package suites

48931000 - Training software package

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
Yvette Huggins
Contact Email
procurement@westmidlands.police.uk
Contact Phone
07391733934

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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