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title: "GMCA 1540 - Apprentice ePortfolio System"
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# GMCA 1540 - Apprentice ePortfolio System

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fda9f0b2-c6cb-4488-ad58-4d523c63979f

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process for an Apprentice ePortfolio System, aimed at managing apprenticeship delivery and compliance across various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and more. This procurement was categorised under software copyright consultancy services. The procurement method was described as "Other" and the tender, under ID GMCA001-DN797390-00377604, moved from planning to an award stage, with the contract being awarded on 31st October 2025. The contract, valued at £59,928, begins on 1st November 2025 and will run through until 31st October 2027. The main contact point at GMCA is Olivio Oliveira, based in Manchester.

This awarded contract presents substantial business growth potential, especially for companies specialising in software solutions for education and training sectors. While the tender is complete, similar opportunities might be advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on digital and compliance solutions. The successful supplier, Aptem Limited, a company based in London, exemplifies a suitable candidate given its expertise in this area. Businesses aiming to participate in future tenders should demonstrate strengths in software consultancy and a capability to address widespread geographical demands.

## Notice

A system for GMCA to manage apprenticeship delivery and compliance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e7e359-94f2-4e48-9f11-5490fa702f14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,928 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,928 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79121100 - Software copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e7e359-94f2-4e48-9f11-5490fa702f14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e7e359-94f2-4e48-9f11-5490fa702f14
  25th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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