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title: "CA15679 - Employer Responsive/Apprenticeship System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c147c08-38e3-4571-bf57-da3af452c355"
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buyer: "WALSALL COLLEGE"
published: "2025-06-23"
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# CA15679 - Employer Responsive/Apprenticeship System

Buyer: WALSALL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c147c08-38e3-4571-bf57-da3af452c355

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## Summary

Walsall College, a renowned institution located in Walsall, West Midlands, successfully completed the procurement process for a new Employer Responsive/Apprenticeship System, with a contract awarded to Aptem Ltd on 23rd June 2025. This open procedure tender, classified under vocational training services (CPV 80530000), aimed to enhance the college's apprenticeship operations through a cloud-based system. The system's implementation is set for 1st August 2025, with the contract running until 31st July 2028. The procurement was designed to support streamlining of administrative processes and improve data management while complying with external funding and audit requirements. The college used an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of potential suppliers to participate.

The tender presented substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based software development, particularly those with a focus on educational or training solutions. Businesses adept at providing scalable software solutions for educational institutions are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurements. SMEs were encouraged to participate, fostering diversity and innovation in the bid to deliver cutting-edge solutions for educational management. This procurement represents a growth opportunity for technology providers looking to expand their presence in the educational sector, offering a multi-year contract with potential follow-on opportunities as the college continues to enhance its digital infrastructure.

## Notice

Walsall College located in Walsall, West Midlands, is seeking to procure a fully integrated, cloud-based Employer Responsive (ER) System including Apprenticeships and Work Based Learning, to support and enhance its ER operations in the delivery of Apprenticeships and compliance with external funding and audit rules. The new ER system will help streamline administrative tasks, improve data management, and provide better reporting and compliance oversight. This system will be implemented across the whole apprenticeship journey from recruitment to EPA accreditation and be used by back-office staff, vocational coaches/assessors, sales & recruitment team and management To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15679. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15679 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d1714f-79b9-4067-98a1-6da64a02b89b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £395,995 |
| 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 | WALSALL COLLEGE |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1XN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d1714f-79b9-4067-98a1-6da64a02b89b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d1714f-79b9-4067-98a1-6da64a02b89b
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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