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YAS 47 2026_27 Apprenticeship Management System

YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 13:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 12:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 11:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is currently in the tender stage for an "Apprenticeship Management System" project, identified as YAS 47 2026_27, aimed at replacing the existing ILR management system. The process falls under the education and training services category and is being carried out through an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate. The estimated contract value is £750,000 gross and £150,000 net, with the main focus on service provision. All submissions are to be made via the ATAMIS portal by 4th August 2026. The procurement process is active, with the award period scheduled to conclude on 30th September 2026. The service covers areas in Wakefield, United Kingdom, and aligns with UK public procurement legislation.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technologies, particularly SMEs that are well-suited to manage apprenticeship and qualification portfolios. Companies with expertise in developing systems that ensure compliance and meet requirements from bodies such as DfE, Skills England, and Ofsted, are ideally positioned to compete. The tender's substantial budget and scope for renewal make it an attractive prospect for long-term projects. Businesses offering high technical quality combined with competitive pricing, aligning with the award criteria focused on 70% quality and 30% price, will find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand their reach and capabilities in the public sector education services market.

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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.

Planning Information

Engagement carried to dicuss what options were available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c119
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061769-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20262 months to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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