This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 10:13

Award

15 May 2026 at 15:47

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 has finalised the procurement process for a Learning Management System (LMS). The contract was awarded to CDSM Interactive Solutions Ltd under an open, competitive procurement method. This was part of a project WMP0912, with the industry-focused on education and training services, specifically targeting educational software packages. The project aimed at enhancing training processes within the West Midlands police force, located in Birmingham, UK. The contract, signed on 15th June 2026, was set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will last until 31st August 2029, with a potential extension until August 2030. The procurement stage has shifted from planning to award and contract, indicating its completion.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms involved in software development and e-learning services, as it involves the deployment of a robust LMS. Large-scale enterprises such as CDSM, which specialize in educational technologies, can benefit from such government contracts that request sophisticated software package solutions. The competitive flexible procedure used for procurement allows various types of businesses to put forward their best innovations and solutions, fostering a competitive environment conducive to business development and excellence in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Learning Management System

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision and implementation of a Learning Management System (LMS).

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05035f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064584-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£299,976 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£299,976 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDSM INTERACTIVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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