Planning

Provision of a Learner Management System (LMS) for the RAF Apprenticeships Programme - PPN

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support division has announced a planned procurement for the "Provision of a Learner Management System (LMS) for the RAF Apprenticeships Programme." This procurement falls under the services category and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with an open procedure method being employed. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th November 2025 and the award period closing on 1st December 2025. This notice indicates an opportunity to support online apprenticeship training through systems such as Digital Enrolment System and End Point Assessment Information System. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,140,000, with provisions for data transfer to external stakeholders like End Point Assessment Organisations.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in military defence services, database management systems, and information systems. Companies that can offer robust online platforms supporting educational management, as well as those experienced in handling secure data exchanges, will find this opportunity beneficial. Organisations adept in developing and managing systems for digital enrolment and remote training management could leverage this contract to expand their services into government sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them a path to increase their business footprint by catering to central government needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Learner Management System (LMS) for the RAF Apprenticeships Programme - PPN

Notice Description

The provision of a Learner Management System (LMS,) specifically designed to provide an online platform which supports online apprenticeship training and remote management of apprentice progression up to End Point Assessment (EPA) Gateway. The provision will include a Digital Enrolment System, (DES,) Apprenticeships Management Information System, AMIS,) Eportfolio and End Point Assessment Management, (EPAIS,) Information System. This will include secure transfer of data to external stakeholders, including End Point Assessment Organisations, (EPAOs,) to facilitate the secure transfer of apprentice documentation and other necessary electronic evidence for external quality assurance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a738
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061872-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

48612000 - Database-management system

48810000 - Information systems

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexander.tebbitt885@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

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