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GMCA 1540 - Apprentice ePortfolio System

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Nov 2025 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process for an Apprentice ePortfolio System, aimed at managing apprenticeship delivery and compliance across various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and more. This procurement was categorised under software copyright consultancy services. The procurement method was described as "Other" and the tender, under ID GMCA001-DN797390-00377604, moved from planning to an award stage, with the contract being awarded on 31st October 2025. The contract, valued at £59,928, begins on 1st November 2025 and will run through until 31st October 2027. The main contact point at GMCA is Olivio Oliveira, based in Manchester.

This awarded contract presents substantial business growth potential, especially for companies specialising in software solutions for education and training sectors. While the tender is complete, similar opportunities might be advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on digital and compliance solutions. The successful supplier, Aptem Limited, a company based in London, exemplifies a suitable candidate given its expertise in this area. Businesses aiming to participate in future tenders should demonstrate strengths in software consultancy and a capability to address widespread geographical demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1540 - Apprentice ePortfolio System

Notice Description

A system for GMCA to manage apprenticeship delivery and compliance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fda9f0b2-c6cb-4488-ad58-4d523c63979f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e7e359-94f2-4e48-9f11-5490fa702f14
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79121100 - Software copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,928 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,928 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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