Provision of Learning Management System

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 May 2026 at 13:01

Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is for the "Provision of Learning Management System" aimed at the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. This process belongs to the services category, with additional classifications covering educational software packages and e-learning services, underscoring its extensive scope within educational technology. The procurement is in the tender stage and follows a competitive flexible procedure, featuring a two-stage process. Key milestones include the end of the tender period on 23rd June 2026 and an anticipated award by 11th August 2026. The delivery regions specified are UKF24 and UKF25 in the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 1st September 2026 and extending up to 31st August 2029, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. Interested parties should submit electronically via the Atamis portal, with full documentation provided on the commissioner’s website.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software development and support services. With a contract valued at £425,000 GBP and a maximum gross of £510,000 GBP, SMEs qualified through economic and technical criteria stand to benefit significantly from this procurement. Companies capable of providing robust LMS solutions that can scale and adapt to future technological developments, including AI, are particularly well-positioned to compete. Businesses capable of catering to the specific compliance and competency needs of the fire and rescue service will find this an ideal opportunity to demonstrate their technical prowess and pricing competitiveness, potentially fostering long-term relationships with a prominent public sector entity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Learning Management System

Notice Description

Provision of Learning Management System for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. The procurement is intended to deliver a robust, scalable, and future-ready Learning Management System for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service to meet their learning delivery and competency recording. Following Pre-Market Engagement, the Authority has considered our requirements and how these can be best met. The Authority intends to award one Contract to a single Supplier. Further information and full tender documentation can be found at https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050874-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-05-26

Notice Status

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

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
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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