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CA15679 - Employer Responsive/Apprenticeship System

WALSALL COLLEGE

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23 Jun 2025 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall College, a renowned institution located in Walsall, West Midlands, successfully completed the procurement process for a new Employer Responsive/Apprenticeship System, with a contract awarded to Aptem Ltd on 23rd June 2025. This open procedure tender, classified under vocational training services (CPV 80530000), aimed to enhance the college's apprenticeship operations through a cloud-based system. The system's implementation is set for 1st August 2025, with the contract running until 31st July 2028. The procurement was designed to support streamlining of administrative processes and improve data management while complying with external funding and audit requirements. The college used an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of potential suppliers to participate.

The tender presented substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based software development, particularly those with a focus on educational or training solutions. Businesses adept at providing scalable software solutions for educational institutions are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurements. SMEs were encouraged to participate, fostering diversity and innovation in the bid to deliver cutting-edge solutions for educational management. This procurement represents a growth opportunity for technology providers looking to expand their presence in the educational sector, offering a multi-year contract with potential follow-on opportunities as the college continues to enhance its digital infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15679 - Employer Responsive/Apprenticeship System

Notice Description

Walsall College located in Walsall, West Midlands, is seeking to procure a fully integrated, cloud-based Employer Responsive (ER) System including Apprenticeships and Work Based Learning, to support and enhance its ER operations in the delivery of Apprenticeships and compliance with external funding and audit rules. The new ER system will help streamline administrative tasks, improve data management, and provide better reporting and compliance oversight. This system will be implemented across the whole apprenticeship journey from recruitment to EPA accreditation and be used by back-office staff, vocational coaches/assessors, sales & recruitment team and management To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15679. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15679 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c147c08-38e3-4571-bf57-da3af452c355
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d1714f-79b9-4067-98a1-6da64a02b89b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£395,995 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1XN
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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