Tender

LUV01233- For the Provision of an Apprenticeship Management System

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of an Apprenticeship Management System (AMS) under the designation LUV01233. This tender falls under the Software package and information systems category, with an estimated contract value of £450,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties have until 20th February 2025 at 12:00 PM to submit their bids electronically or in writing. The AMS is intended to streamline the recruiting, training, and monitoring of apprentices in Leicester, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving administrative efficiency. The contract will last approximately ten years.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of developing or already having an established apprenticeship management system. Businesses that can offer robust and scalable administrative automation, progress tracking, and communication facilitation between apprentices, employers, and training providers will find this contract particularly advantageous. Successful delivery can position companies for future public sector opportunities, enhancing their reputation and providing a significant growth impetus within the educational technology sector.

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Notice Title

LUV01233- For the Provision of an Apprenticeship Management System

Notice Description

The UOL requires an effective solution to manage the complexity of recruiting, training, and monitoring apprentices, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and achieving desired outcomes. An Apprenticeship Management System (AMS) addresses this need by automating administrative tasks, tracking progress, and facilitating communication between apprentices, employers, and training providers. This requirement arises from the necessity to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and maintain compliance over the lifecycle of apprenticeship contracts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UOL requires an effective solution to manage the complexity of recruiting, training, and monitoring apprentices, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and achieving desired outcomes. An Apprenticeship Management System (AMS) addresses this need by automating administrative tasks, tracking progress, and facilitating communication between apprentices, employers, and training providers. This requirement arises from the necessity to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and maintain compliance over the lifecycle of apprenticeship contracts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001877-2025
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
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
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
Sumaya Makda
Contact Email
smam5@leicester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162522522

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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