South Hampshire College Group - Eportfolio

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The South Hampshire College Group has completed a procurement process for a cloud-based ePortfolio and apprenticeship management system, titled "South Hampshire College Group - Eportfolio". The tender falls under the services category and is specifically classified as software supply services. This contract, awarded via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud framework, supports apprenticeship programme management including learner progress tracking and compliance monitoring. It was awarded to One File Ltd on 1st March 2026 and is valued at £211,176. The procurement method was through a limited call-off procedure without prior publication, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The main delivery address is in the region UKJ3, South East England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, specifically those experienced in educational technology and cloud services. Companies offering expertise in software as a service (SaaS) models, particularly within the education and training sectors, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The detailed scope includes implementation, configuration, user training, and support services, highlighting opportunities for providers of comprehensive managed solutions. Additionally, the implementation of such systems suggests potential collaborative opportunities with educational bodies aiming to enhance their digital learning platforms, primarily within the UK regions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

South Hampshire College Group - Eportfolio

Notice Description

South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) has awarded a contract for the provision of an ePortfolio and apprenticeship management system (OneFile) via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud framework. The solution supports the delivery of apprenticeship programmes, including learner progress tracking, assessment management, compliance monitoring and reporting across the College Group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract comprises the provision of a cloud-based ePortfolio and apprenticeship management system (OneFile), delivered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), including associated implementation, configuration, user licensing, training, support and maintenance services. The solution is used to support the management and delivery of apprenticeship programmes across South Hampshire College Group, including learner progress tracking, assessment and evidencing, compliance monitoring, reporting, and integration with existing college systems where required. The contract was awarded via a call-off under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud framework in accordance with the framework terms and conditions.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded via a call-off under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud framework, which was established in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the framework terms, contracting authorities are permitted to award contracts without further publication of a contract notice. The award was therefore conducted in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053348-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£211,176 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO14 1NH
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Fort Fareham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONE FILE

Further Information

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