Tender

Bournemouth and Poole College Tender for an Apprenticeship E-Portfolio System

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE

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30 Jul 2025 at 11:33

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07 Jul 2025 at 11:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth and Poole College is currently in the tender stage for procuring an Apprenticeship E-Portfolio System, with the procurement process being managed from their location in Poole, UK. The tender, under an active status, seeks services in the category of educational software development. The college aims to update its existing systems to enhance the experience for students, staff, and employers. This is an open procurement method described as "below threshold - open competition," with a contract valued at £180,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th August 2025, and potential contract commencement on 3rd November 2025, lasting up to three years with possible extensions.

This invitation presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in educational software and systems solutions. The tender is structured to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs, making it suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises or social enterprises looking to expand their portfolio. Given the assessed tender value and comprehensive evaluation criteria (40% technical quality, 40% price, and 20% presentation), businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality, cost-efficient solutions would stand a competitive chance. The contract's potential for renewal extends up to two additional 12-month periods, allowing for longer-term engagement and stability for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bournemouth and Poole College Tender for an Apprenticeship E-Portfolio System

Notice Description

Bournemouth and Poole College Tender for an Apprenticeship E-Portfolio System. The College are looking to refresh their current system and entwinned processes to realise benefits for Students, Staff and Employers alike

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0559cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044230-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
feedback@thecollege.co.uk
Contact Phone
01202 205205

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH14 0LS
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Parkstone
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Further Information

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