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Provision of Learner Management Systems - Apprenticeships

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 11:43

Tender

17 May 2024 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire issued a tender for the "Provision of Learner Management Systems - Apprenticeships" within the educational software package industry category. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been completed on 12th February 2025. Located in the region of UKH2, Luton, the tender followed an open procedure and was classified under CPV code 48190000. The awarded contract, valued at £363,901.20, was signed on 4th February 2025, with Aptem Ltd being the appointed supplier. The initial tender stage included submissions from various providers with the selection criteria focusing on quality (60%) and price (40%).

This procurement opportunity is significant for businesses involved in the development and provision of educational software packages. The contract for the learner management systems represents a substantial investment from the University of Bedfordshire, with potential extensions up to four additional years beyond the initial contract period. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in educational technology, particularly those experienced with apprenticeship management systems, would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Competing for such contracts can provide a substantial boost in visibility, revenue, and long-term partnerships within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Learner Management Systems - Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Provision of University of Bedfordshire Apprenticeship Learner Management System Specification

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Learners Management Systems

Renewal: 21/07/2024 - 20/07/2027(Possible to extend 21/07/2027 - 20/07/2029)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004700-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£363,901 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
damola.aladesiun@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTEM

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