Issued by: Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGI Zimbabwe)

Issue Date: 30 July 2025

EOI Reference Number: CGIZIM001

1. Introduction

The Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGI Zimbabwe) is a membership-based professional body committed to advancing excellence in governance, accountancy, and business education. CGI Zimbabwe offers a range of professional courses and training programmes that support members and students in attaining high standards of professionalism.

As part of our ongoing commitment to digital transformation and enhancing learner experiences, CGI Zimbabwe invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified and experienced service providers for the supply, implementation, and support of a Learning Management System (LMS).

2. Objective

The purpose of this EOI is to identify potential vendors who can provide a robust, scalable, and user-friendly Learning Management System to support the delivery of CGI Zimbabwe’s educational offerings, both online and in hybrid formats.

3. Courses Covered

The LMS must support the administration, delivery, and tracking of the following CGI Zimbabwe programmes:

1. Chartered Governance Professional Accountant
2. Business and Accounting Studies
3. Diploma in Forensic Accounting
4. Public Sector Accounting
5. Governance, Risk and Compliance
6. Bespoke Training for Companies
7. Short Courses

4. Scope of Requirements

The LMS solution should ideally include (but not be limited to) the following features:

• Course creation and content management (videos, PDFs, quizzes, assignments)
• Role-based user access (administrators, instructors, students)
• Online assessments and exams (timed, auto-graded, proctored)
• Progress tracking and reporting
• Integration with payment gateways and student information systems
• Mobile-friendly access
• Communication tools (announcements, forums, messaging)
• Support for virtual classes and video conferencing integration
• Certification and transcript management
• Analytics and data reporting for learner performance
• Scalable infrastructure with data security and privacy compliance

5. Vendor Submission Requirements

Interested vendors are requested to submit the following information:

1. Company profile, including relevant experience in LMS implementation
2. Overview of proposed LMS solution and key functionalities
3. Demonstrated experience with professional or educational institutions (preferably in Africa or similar markets)
4. Technical architecture and hosting options (cloud-based, on-premise, hybrid)
5. References from at least three (3) clients with similar LMS implementations
6. Indicative timelines for implementation and training
7. Support and maintenance offerings
8. Compliance with data protection and regulatory standards
9. Detailed cost of the LMS development and implementation.

6. Submission Details

Deadline for Submission: 15 August 2025

Submission Method: [Email: cgizim@cgizim.org CC rndebele@cgizim.org and btaruza@cgizim.org  or Physical Address: CGI Head Office : Dzidzo House 22 – 32 Mchlery Avenues, Eastlea, Harare | CGI Bulawayo Office : 73A Ailsa Court,  J Tongogara St/L Takawira Ave Bulawayo.]

Subject Line/Envelope Title: “EOI – Learning Management System for CGI Zimbabwe”

All submissions must be made in English and submitted by the deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.

7. Disclaimer

This is not a tender or Request for Proposal (RFP). CGI Zimbabwe reserves the right to shortlist vendors based on the information provided, request additional information, and issue a formal RFP to selected candidates. Participation in this EOI does not guarantee inclusion in any future procurement process.

8. Contact Information

For any clarifications or additional information, please contact:

Mr Richard Ndebele

Technical, Research and Quality Assurance Manager

CGI Zimbabwe

Email: rndebele@cgizim.org

Phone: +263 71 631 7675