Planning

Apprenticeship Administration Software Market Engagment

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

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Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 15:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Staffordshire is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking suppliers for its Apprenticeship Administration Software. The procurement is categorised under "Software package and information systems" and spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. Potential suppliers are invited to engage through a questionnaire, due by 15 April 2026, to help shape the future procurement strategy. This is a sub-central government initiative, with the contract period scheduled from January 2027 to January 2030, allowing possibilities for renewal up to January 2032.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT systems, particularly those with proven capabilities in education or apprenticeship programme management. Companies that can offer comprehensive, end-to-end administration solutions would be well-suited to compete, especially those interested in long-term contracts and collaboration with educational institutions. Active participation in this engagement process could enhance business growth through increased visibility and collaboration within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship Administration Software Market Engagment

Notice Description

University of Staffordshire is seeking to engage with suppliers who can provide software that provides end to end administration and oversight of our Apprenticeship Programme The responses to the questionnaire will help shape our future procurement strategy Please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True

Planning Information

Please complete online questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026384-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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