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YAS 47 2026_27 Apprenticeship Management System

YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 09:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, located in Wakefield, is planning to implement a new Apprenticeship Management System to replace its current ILR management system. This planned tender, titled "YAS 47 2026_27 Apprenticeship Management System," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 2nd July 2026. The open procedure procurement aims to address the requirements related to apprentice enrolment, compliance, and documentation, in line with directives from the Department for Education, Skills England and Ofsted. The contract is planned to commence on 1st April 2027 and run until 31st March 2031, with the possibility of extension up to 2033. The total contract value is projected at £750,000.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and training services to expand their customer base by partnering with a central government public authority. Companies experienced in developing and managing apprenticeship systems, particularly those complying with UK educational standards, will find this an excellent opportunity. SMEs are encouraged to participate, aligning with the procurement’s suitability requirements. Given the open procedure method, interested businesses have the opportunity to tender, fostering competitive engagement and potential growth in the education technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YAS 47 2026_27 Apprenticeship Management System

Notice Description

Apprenticeship Management System (AMS) to replace the current ILR management system, for use alongside the existing qualification portfolio. The system will cover the apprenticeship enrolment, compliance and documentation requirements in line with the DfE, Skills England and Ofsted expectations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061559-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 8EE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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