Planning

Provision of Learning Management System

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 15:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of Learning Management System" aimed at the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. This initiative is scoped under the services category and is situated in the regions UKF24 and UKF25, United Kingdom. The procurement is described as above threshold and involves a primary focus on educational software packages and e-learning services. The key milestone in this process involves a pre-market engagement, scheduled for early January 2026, with an expression of interest deadline on 22nd December 2025. The learning management system development and support services are projected to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude by 1st January 2030.

This procurement process offers a significant business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational software development and e-learning services. Businesses involved in software support and development can refine their offerings by engaging with the commissioner during the pre-market phase. The procurement method encourages competitive engagement and innovation from potential service providers who meet the eligibility criteria, making it ideal for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector IT services landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Learning Management System

Notice Description

The Provision of Learning Management System for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the Products/Services available to refine our specification prior to going to tender.

Planning Information

The Provision of a Learning Management System for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the Products/Services available and to refine our specification prior to going to tender. We are holding pre-market engagement meetings early 7th and 8th January. The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 22nd December 2025. If you are interested in attending the Pre-Market Engagement Meetings, please complete the requirements section on Atamis and express an interest - https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome If you have any problems viewing this opportunity or registering your interest, please email Commercial at Commercial@northants.police.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078192-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

72261000 - Software support services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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