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The Provision of ePortfolio Services to the Army Apprenticeship Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Aug 2026 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of ePortfolio Services to the Army Apprenticeship Programme", with the main procurement category being services related to software package and information systems. The contract has been awarded to ONEFILE LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), with a contract value of £3,201,000. The procurement was conducted as a selective process through a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). The contract commenced on 1st August 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2029. A primary site for service delivery is located in Andover, England, with postal code SP11 8HT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs offering innovative software solutions to expand their business within the defence sector. Companies specialising in information systems and software package services, especially those with expertise in education and apprenticeship programme management, will find this contract particularly beneficial. The structured procurement through a framework agreement also suggests potential future opportunities for vendors operating within the G-Cloud environment, offering a pathway to long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and associated government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of ePortfolio Services to the Army Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Description

NOTE - This is NOT an opportunity - this contract has been AWARDED Call-Off Contract against G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) The primary purpose of this requirement is to procure an ePortfolio software package to eventually manage the evidence of learning for all apprentices currently in the Army Apprenticeship Programme (AAP). The secondary requirement was to collate all existing learner data on to an MOD managed platform for operational and security purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9dbd3375-7ef8-43f2-97a9-b3d2ea42f635
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d726e2-ac59-47cb-8d09-e1dc80ec67cd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£3,201,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,201,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONEFILE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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