Tender

Apprenticeship Systems Enhancement Project

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 May 2025 at 10:12

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
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02 May 2025 at 11:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University is actively seeking to enhance its apprenticeship systems through the "Apprenticeship Systems Enhancement Project". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting general management consultancy services, with an estimated contract value of £50,000. The university, located in Oxford, is conducting this process via an open competition method, with submissions expected by 29th May 2025. The contract is anticipated to commence on 17th June 2025 and conclude by 31st December 2025. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the enquiry period ending on 21st May 2025, indicating the dynamic progress of this public undertaking.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in management consultancy, particularly those with experience in the higher education or apprenticeship sectors. With a significant focus on quality (60%) over price (40%), it is an ideal prospect for firms that can demonstrate prior experience of successful project delivery in similar domains and possess personnel with expertise in business process improvement, reporting, and system optimisation. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, aligning with the project's suitability criteria. Businesses capable of addressing the project's objectives will find this an opportune moment to expand their portfolios by contributing to a major educational institution like Oxford Brookes University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship Systems Enhancement Project

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to find a supplier who can identify and implement solutions that will reduce administrative workload, enhance data quality, improve the learner and employer experience, and drive sustainable apprenticeship growth within the University's apprenticeship operations. The awarded supplier must: At a minimum have delivered at least two similar projects within the higher education or apprenticeship sector in the past 5 years. Showcase key personnel that will be working on this contract who can demonstrate relevant expertise in business process improvement, reporting, and system optimisation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019640-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Vicky Badger
Contact Email
vbadger@brookes.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441 865483905

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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