Planning

Apprentice Management System

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Jul 2021 at 09:20

Planning

01 Apr 2021 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University is conducting a procurement process for an "Apprentice Management System," aimed at consolidating its apprenticeship processes into an integrated solution. Currently in the planning stage, this tender seeks preliminary market information from potential providers of Apprenticeship Learning Management software. Key dates include the engagement end date on 25th July 2021, with the university planning consultations thereafter. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically focusing on systems that can integrate with existing platforms like SITS and Moodle, located in Leeds, England.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational technology, software development, and integration services. Companies that can provide innovative apprenticeship management solutions and demonstrate experience in regulatory compliance, data migration, and user interface design will be well-suited to compete. The university is open to a variety of solutions and pricing models, making it a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with a growing sector in higher education.

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Notice Title

Apprentice Management System

Notice Description

Leeds Trinity University is a small University, with about 300 FTE staff, and about 3,500 undergraduate students. We have a growing number of Apprenticeship students and we are considering consolidating our apprenticeship processes into an integrated system. We are seeking preliminary market information from solution providers regarding Apprenticeship Learning Management products to assist us with the preparation of a business case, and procurement strategy should the business case be approved by internal stakeholders. Our understanding is that there is a wide variety of solutions available, and that consequently the price per solution will be broad in range. We have no preconceptions about which solution or price point will ultimately be suitable. We are genuinely open to variant proposals, however for background information, we believe our specification might encompass the following: * Management of the recruitment and application process * Assessment and diagnostic tools, including Recognition of Prior Learning * Digital onboarding * Progress monitoring and communication tools * Reporting functionality * Learning management and portfolio tools * Funding reconciliation * Support for regulatory audits * Management of Endpoint Assessments * Interfaces and dashboards for students, staff and employers * Business development functionality The University uses SITS and Moodle, and therefore the ability to integrate with both products will be a requirement. We are keen to understand any transition requirements, lead times, lessons learned and recommended preparatory work that should be factored into our business case. We would also like to explore how the use of a single system might introduce benefits to our students, staff and employee partners. **Edit 07/07/21 removed original respond by date** Although not mandatory to do so, we would appreciate your expression of interest using or paying regard to the pro-forma at Appendix 1 We will collate expressions of interest and review content. Dependant on the number and scope offered by respondents, we envisage inviting providers of a cross section of solutions to participate in a more detailed consultation, perhaps to include demonstrations week commencing 26th July 2021 ( instead of:10th May 2021). We envisage invitees will be confirmed by e-mail before 2nd August 2021 (instead of: 30th April 2021). APPENDIX 1 We have enclosed / attached the following (yes/no) Company information Solution overview / options Schedule of rates Product brochure(s) Case study Customer testimonial / reference other (please list below) Additional information: **Edit 07/07/2021: There are a few areas we would wish to further explore and market operators are invited to comment upon the following: How can a solution support * regulatory and audit requirements? * reporting capability - standard reports, views and configurability. * business development activity * communication between student, employer and tutors * considerations for migrating data from existing systems Additionally, we would welcome advice regarding: Indication of project timescales, licensing model and indicative whole contract sum, excluding VAT, based on a hypothetical scenario of a constant 1500 apprentices. Pricing structure - (for instance, project management, license models, implementation, support, and other chargeable costs). Break even - how and when should supplier and buyer see positive return on investment? Savings and benefits a) in return for commitment to longer duration contract by the university? b) should the number of apprentices being managed increase (for instance, are there quantity based price break advantages for set volume of apprentices?). In response to our original unedited notice, some market operators may have submitted information regarding the above already. This extended consultation should not be taken to represent any formed opinion as to the suitability of those submissions. At this stage we don't plan to schedule any meetings and simply request responses via e-mail before 26th July 2021, at which point the university will review information received, answer any queries raised, and consider how the consultation period should progress thereafter.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ca6d54b-3007-49bb-9ee1-5c5e17dfa24b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340070bf-9d77-49fc-aab6-bd89609ff7b0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

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