Scope
Reference
DN790954
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking to procure a Learning Management System (LMS) with integrated event booking functionality to replace separate legacy systems currently used across the organisation. This initiative is driven by the need to modernise our learning infrastructure, streamline operations, and improve the user experience for internal staff, external professionals, and members of the public.
The Council wishes to introduce an LMS that supports a wide range of learning formats, including eLearning, digital classrooms, and in-person training. It should offer robust reporting capabilities to meet governance requirements and provide evidence to support inspection frameworks including Ofsted and CQC.
Additionally, the system must accommodate a diverse user base, including approximately 4,800 employees, 8,000 external professionals, and over 10,000 citizens and residents, with flexible licensing and payment processing options.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £405,969 excluding VAT
- £487,162.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 2 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 February 2026 to 5 April 2030
- Possible extension to 5 April 2032
- 6 years, 2 months
Description of possible extension:
There is the potential for two contract extensions of 12 months, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Information about tenders
- 17 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
CDSM INTERACTIVE SOLUTIONS LTD
- Companies House: 03898047
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLR-7827-MTCP
2nd Floor The Warehouse Building
Swansea
SA1 2AQ
United Kingdom
Email: Nick.davies@cdsm.co.uk
Website: http://www.thinqi.com
Region: UKL18 - Swansea
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Chris Nunn
Email: chris.nunn@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government