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title: "Document Upload Checklist (CR8) and HESA Quals (CR7) system developments."
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# Document Upload Checklist (CR8) and HESA Quals (CR7) system developments.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-826d5013-67dd-4e99-a57f-9a2d046c2832

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## Summary

The University of Derby, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the development of its E Sign Up System, an integral part of its apprenticeship programmes under the Apprenticeship Journey Transformation Project. This contract, titled "Document Upload Checklist (CR8) and HESA Quals (CR7) system developments," falls within the software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000) and is located in Derby, England. The procurement, conducted through a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold, is valued at £45,600. The process reached the award stage on 1st September 2025, following a contract period from 12th February 2025 to 11th February 2026.

This tender provides growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in software development and system integration, especially those with experience in educational or apprenticeship systems. The successful supplier, VLE Support Ltd., illustrates the type of business suitable for this contract, highlighting expertise in handling complex software projects within the education sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business portfolios and establish relationships with educational institutions, potentially leading to further opportunities in the sector.

## Notice

The University's E Sign Up System which the University uses to enrol and onboard its apprentices and is a key system for the University in the delivery of its apprenticeship programmes. Developments and integrations are required to the system in order to meet the deliverables in the Apprenticeship Journey Transformation Project (AJT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fed72d2-ecdc-4395-99dd-8f8268433b94 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,600 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VLE SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fed72d2-ecdc-4395-99dd-8f8268433b94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fed72d2-ecdc-4395-99dd-8f8268433b94
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://derby.ac.uk

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