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IT Reporting Platform for Apprenticeships

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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28 Oct 2025 at 16:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, a public authority under the UK central government, has undertaken a procurement process focused on securing an IT Reporting Platform for Apprenticeships, specifically involving subscriptions to the Aptem Apprentice platform. The project is centred in London, United Kingdom, and falls under the industry category of educational software packages (CPV code: 48190000). This procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 30th November 2031. The procurement method was direct, operating below the threshold without competition, and the award, valued at £108,000 gross, is pending finalisation with completion expected by 27th November 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in educational software development and subscription platforms. As the procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, it highlights opportunities for SMEs to directly provide niche services to central government institutions without undergoing a standard competitive tender process. Businesses with expertise in apprenticeship management platforms or similar IT solutions could leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolios and gain vital experience in public sector projects. APTEM Ltd, an SME based in London, has been selected as the supplier, demonstrating the Ministry's interest in engaging with smaller, specialized firms for this IT solution. This engagement could serve as a springboard for further opportunities within the public administration sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Reporting Platform for Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Subscriptions to access Aptem Apprentice platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069131-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialtechnologyanddigital@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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