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Document Upload Checklist (CR8) and HESA Quals (CR7) system developments.

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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Award

01 Sep 2025 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the development of its E Sign Up System, an integral part of its apprenticeship programmes under the Apprenticeship Journey Transformation Project. This contract, titled "Document Upload Checklist (CR8) and HESA Quals (CR7) system developments," falls within the software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000) and is located in Derby, England. The procurement, conducted through a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold, is valued at £45,600. The process reached the award stage on 1st September 2025, following a contract period from 12th February 2025 to 11th February 2026.

This tender provides growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in software development and system integration, especially those with experience in educational or apprenticeship systems. The successful supplier, VLE Support Ltd., illustrates the type of business suitable for this contract, highlighting expertise in handling complex software projects within the education sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business portfolios and establish relationships with educational institutions, potentially leading to further opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Title

Document Upload Checklist (CR8) and HESA Quals (CR7) system developments.

Notice Description

The University's E Sign Up System which the University uses to enrol and onboard its apprentices and is a key system for the University in the delivery of its apprenticeship programmes. Developments and integrations are required to the system in order to meet the deliverables in the Apprenticeship Journey Transformation Project (AJT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-826d5013-67dd-4e99-a57f-9a2d046c2832
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fed72d2-ecdc-4395-99dd-8f8268433b94
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£45,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01332 591094

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VLE SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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