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Provision of Learning Management System

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2026 at 09:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Aug 2026 at 14:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 May 2026 at 14:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
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 bought a learning management system for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The requirement combines educational software with related development, support and e-learning services. The system is intended to support the service’s learning and training needs. Delivery is for Northamptonshire, including Northampton and Wellingborough. The requirement was procured as one lot and was considered suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The winning supplier, CDSM Interactive Solutions Limited, is based in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Wales.

The procurement is complete: CDSM Interactive Solutions Limited was selected, and the contract was signed on 18 September 2026. The award was dated 27 August 2026 and valued at £291,310.80 including VAT. The active contract runs from 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2029, with two optional 12-month extensions and a maximum period to 20 September 2031. The process used a competitive flexible procedure with two stages: an initial pass/fail and scored assessment, followed by demonstrations. Fourteen bids were received. Evaluation weighted technical quality at 40%, demonstrations at 40% and price at 20%; economic and technical selection criteria applied. The procurement’s stated maximum estimated value, including extensions, was £510,000 including VAT.

For suppliers competing for similar learning-management requirements from this commissioner, the award indicates demand for a complete platform offer supported by software development, ongoing support and e-learning services. A credible competitor would need to address the authority’s technical requirements convincingly, demonstrate a working learning management system and offer competitive pricing: technical quality and demonstrations together made up four-fifths of the evaluation. Suppliers also needed to pass the initial qualification and hosting checks before demonstrating their solution. The single-lot structure and stated SME suitability suggest the requirement was accessible to smaller businesses, while delivery for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service calls for a solution that can serve its users and reporting needs. The competition attracted 14 bids, so a clear technical case and strong product demonstration were important to standing out.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Learning Management System

Notice Description

Provision of Learning Management System for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. This Contract is awarded following a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The Contract Value for the initial term is 192,934.80 including VAT. There are two 12 month optional extension years available.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions. The value is included in the published value.

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/091259-2026
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

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
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£291,310 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£291,310 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-05-26

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Postcode Area
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 & Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDSM Interactive Solutions Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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