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title: "Apprentice ePortfolio Platform - 2026 - AWARD"
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# Apprentice ePortfolio Platform - 2026 - AWARD

Buyer: EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-014af52b-8e61-4743-8872-b0be00f13942

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## Summary

The Education Training Collective (ETC), comprising a group of Further Education Colleges and Independent Training Providers in the North-East of England, has awarded a contract for the provision of a cloud-based ePortfolio system. The tender, titled "Apprentice ePortfolio Platform - 2026 - AWARD," aims to enhance teaching, learning, assessment, progress tracking, and reporting through an adaptable software solution. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure, with the contracting phase completed as of 26th March 2026. The contract, classified under "Educational software package" and "Software supply services," will commence on 1st August 2026 and continue until 31st July 2029, impacting locations including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software technologies to support ETC's strategic objectives of digital transformation and continuous improvement. Companies experienced in reliable and intuitive digital solutions that facilitate communication and engagement among learners, staff, and employers may find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. Although not aimed specifically at SMEs or VCSEs, the requirement for high-quality software services may attract larger software firms capable of ensuring the digital infrastructure keeps pace with evolving educational sector expectations. The awarded suppliers include firms such as Ambar, Aptem Ltd, and Quals Direct Limited, indicating a competitive environment for future similar procurements.

## Notice

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is a group of FE Colleges and Independent Training Providers within the North-East of England. We are seeking a supplier to provide a cloud-based ePortfolio system. The aim is to provide an intuitive, reliable, and adaptable system that better supports teaching, learning, assessment, progress tracking and reporting. It will also enhance engagement and communication between learners, staff, and employers, and ensure our digital infrastructure keeps pace with sector expectations and evolving delivery models. This investment is critical to maintaining high-quality learner experiences, improving operational efficiency, and supporting our strategic goals around digital transformation and continuous improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e7d6cc1-383b-439f-98f7-8557493d57f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE - E-TENDERING SYSTEM |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AMBAR; APTEM; CJC AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT; QUALS DIRECT; VLE SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 12:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e7d6cc1-383b-439f-98f7-8557493d57f3
- 30 Mar 2026 at 12:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e7d6cc1-383b-439f-98f7-8557493d57f3
- 26 Mar 2026 at 16:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e7d6cc1-383b-439f-98f7-8557493d57f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e7d6cc1-383b-439f-98f7-8557493d57f3
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/

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