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Aptem Apprenticeship

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central public authority located in Bristol, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Aptem Apprenticeship". This contract pertains to services within the information technology sector, including software support and supply services. The direct procurement method was employed for this below-threshold tender, which did not involve competition. The contract commenced on 17th April 2026 and is scheduled to continue until 12th April 2027, with the contract details having been signed on 16th April 2026. The procurement process was executed under the legal framework provided by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of providing ongoing software support and supply services. With the successful award to APTEM LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, the contract showcases the potential for SMEs to secure valuable public sector contracts. Enterprises equipped with the necessary technology expertise and resources to deliver subscription-based learner services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, thereby enabling business growth through engagement with public authorities like the University of the West of England.

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Notice Title

Aptem Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Aptem Apprenticeship Ongoing fixed learner subscription until 12 April 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fe6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047360-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72261000 - Software support services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTEM

Further Information

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