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title: "Provision of an end to end apprenticeship management system"
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# Provision of an end to end apprenticeship management system

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-488e97fd-f15e-4b8d-8a10-c256c7dd1103

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Provision of an end to end apprenticeship management system" was managed by Keele University and is associated with the industry-specific software package category (CPV code: 48100000). Located in Newcastle, England (postcode: ST5 5BG), the tender went through a selective procurement method via the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement, with a total contract value of £260,000. The procurement stage is now at the "Award" phase, with the contract awarded to Aptem Limited, a large company based in London (postcode: NW1 8DH). Key dates included the tender period ending on 10th June 2024, and the contract period running from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2028. The award date is 2nd July 2024, and details were published on 20th September 2024.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in industry-specific software packages and related services. SMEs and VCSEs are explicitly welcomed, making this an attractive proposition for smaller entities looking to establish or expand their market presence within the public sector. The selective call-off method ensures a streamlined process for reputable firms capable of providing comprehensive apprenticeship management solutions. Companies adept at delivering such systems efficiently and capable of handling long-term contracts will find this opportunity well-suited to their business growth strategies.

## Notice

Call Off via CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement Reference: RM1557.13

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12318c60-7fcc-47d8-b8b5-abc27c04c652 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APTEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12318c60-7fcc-47d8-b8b5-abc27c04c652

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12318c60-7fcc-47d8-b8b5-abc27c04c652
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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