Tender

Apprenticeships Management System (AMS)

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

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30 Jun 2023 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has released a tender for the "Apprenticeships Management System (AMS)" within the goods category. This project is part of the Student Data Transformation programme aimed at improving apprenticeships data compliance, management, and scalability. The contract value is £600,000, with a contract period of 720 days and a renewal option for 2 x 12-month periods. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is 31st July 2023. The University seeks a solution to address compliance and quality risks in managing apprenticeship data.

This tender presents an opportunity for software providers specializing in software packages and information systems to compete for a significant contract with Nottingham Trent University. Businesses capable of delivering sophisticated data management systems and software solutions tailored to educational institutions will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The University's focus on data compliance and scalability signifies a need for innovative technology solutions that can support the growing demand for apprenticeship programs while ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeships Management System (AMS)

Notice Description

The University delivers two types of Apprenticeships across circa. 2000 learners: 1. Apprenticeships covering various Schools in NTU 2. Further Education (post 16) Apprenticeships which are mainly based out at the Brackenhurst Campus The overall goal of this Project as part of the Student Data Transformation programme, is to ensure that Apprenticeships data is compliant, manageable, scalable, accessible to those that need it, and that the data quality is sound. We will procure a new solution to achieve this goal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University delivers two types of Apprenticeships across circa. 2000 learners: 1. Apprenticeships covering various Schools in NTU 2. Further Education (post 16) Apprenticeships which are mainly based out at the Brackenhurst Campus The risk of compliance and quality failure is high as a direct result of the current systems landscape and the surrounding processes. Ofsted reputational damage is key, and a negative Ofsted audit would be followed up with further audits from Ofsted and the ESFA. In addition to this, our volume of apprenticeships, both in courses and student numbers has grown whilst our systems haven't matured to cope with this increase - and this increase is set to continue with the apprenticeship program being an area of growth for the University. For the previous 2 years we have had a 7% growth which looks set to continue this year. The official target planning numbers for 23/24 are 540 new apprentices, but we will likely add additional courses to support local and regional business needs, particularly for the NHS. It is very challenging for colleagues managing the data due to so many sources and places it is kept, impacting consistent processing and accurate reporting. Resulting Risk - We get funding removed if we cannot provide the correct information i.e. An ESFA audit failure could result in clawback of funds. Resulting Risk - Reputational damage to NTU from poor Ofsted ratings impacting employer and apprentice uptake. The overall goal of this Project as part of the Student Data Transformation programme, is to ensure that Apprenticeships data is compliant, manageable, scalable, accessible to those that need it, and that the data quality is sound. We will procure a new solution to achieve this goal.

Renewal: The Contract has the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance of the Supplier with agreed Service Level Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ddf6
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018716-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
Alexei Lambley-Steel
Contact Email
alexei.lambley-steel@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1158484590

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

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