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Apprentice ePortfolio Platform - 2026

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 07:23

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Collective, operating as a group of FE Colleges and Independent Training Providers in the North-East of England, has completed the procurement process for an "Apprentice ePortfolio Platform - 2026". This cloud-based ePortfolio system aims to enhance teaching, learning, assessment, progress tracking, and engagement across various stakeholders. The project falls under the educational software industry category and adheres to an open procurement procedure. Initially tendered on 27th January 2026, the contract was awarded to OneAdvanced Limited, commencing on 1st August 2026, for a period of three years with a potential extension until 2031. The contract value is set at £163,379.64, demonstrating a significant investment towards digital transformation and continuous improvement within the sector.

The completed tender for the Apprentice ePortfolio Platform presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in educational technology solutions. With the emphasis on increasing operational efficiency and fulfilling strategic digital transformation goals, companies that excel in delivering intuitive, adaptable, and reliable cloud-based systems are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. Moreover, businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service provision, aligned with sector expectations and evolving educational delivery models, will find lucrative prospects in collaborating with entities like The Education Training Collective, whose focus on digital infrastructure remains pivotal.

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Notice Title

Apprentice ePortfolio Platform - 2026

Notice Description

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is a group of FE Colleges and Independent Training Providers within the North-East of England. We are seeking a supplier to provide a cloud-based ePortfolio system. The aim is to provide an intuitive, reliable, and adaptable system that better supports teaching, learning, assessment, progress tracking and reporting. It will also enhance engagement and communication between learners, staff, and employers, and ensure our digital infrastructure keeps pace with sector expectations and evolving delivery models. This investment is critical to maintaining high-quality learner experiences, improving operational efficiency, and supporting our strategic goals around digital transformation and continuous improvement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06100f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029382-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£163,379 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6FB
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONEADVANCED

Further Information

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