Tender

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) ITT

YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY

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Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

York St John University is inviting tenders for delivering the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) as part of its vocational training services, with a procurement process classified under the services industry category. The tender stage is currently active, with submissions closing on 20 April 2026, and enquiries allowed until 17 April 2026. Located in York, United Kingdom, the university aims to select a specialist provider through an open competition procurement method, as the process is below the threshold limits. The contract is valued at £64,000 net (£80,000 gross) and will run from 10 May 2026 to 9 May 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in vocational training services, particularly those with expertise in delivering project management qualifications. It is a compelling opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, given the procurement's suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Businesses adept at resourcing, showcasing capability, and adding social value while providing competitive pricing will have an advantageous position. The successful bidder will benefit from a substantial contract period, allowing for long-term revenue generation and strengthening their position as a reputable provider in the training sector.

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Notice Title

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) ITT

Notice Description

The University seeks a specialist provider to deliver the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) as part of its apprenticeship and academic provision. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Vocational-training-services./WP22C7N539 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WP22C7N539

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029027-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 May 2026 - 9 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 7EX
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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