--- title: "Apprenticeships Management System (AMS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ddf6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ddf6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ddf6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ddf6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)" published: "2023-06-30" --- # Apprenticeships Management System (AMS) Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ddf6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ddf6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ddf6.json) ## Summary The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has released a tender for the "Apprenticeships Management System (AMS)" within the goods category. This project is part of the Student Data Transformation programme aimed at improving apprenticeships data compliance, management, and scalability. The contract value is £600,000, with a contract period of 720 days and a renewal option for 2 x 12-month periods. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is 31st July 2023. The University seeks a solution to address compliance and quality risks in managing apprenticeship data. This tender presents an opportunity for software providers specializing in software packages and information systems to compete for a significant contract with Nottingham Trent University. Businesses capable of delivering sophisticated data management systems and software solutions tailored to educational institutions will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The University's focus on data compliance and scalability signifies a need for innovative technology solutions that can support the growing demand for apprenticeship programs while ensuring data accuracy and accessibility. ## Notice The University delivers two types of Apprenticeships across circa. 2000 learners: 1. Apprenticeships covering various Schools in NTU 2. Further Education (post 16) Apprenticeships which are mainly based out at the Brackenhurst Campus The overall goal of this Project as part of the Student Data Transformation programme, is to ensure that Apprenticeships data is compliant, manageable, scalable, accessible to those that need it, and that the data quality is sound. We will procure a new solution to achieve this goal. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University delivers two types of Apprenticeships across circa. 2000 learners: 1. Apprenticeships covering various Schools in NTU 2. Further Education (post 16) Apprenticeships which are mainly based out at the Brackenhurst Campus The risk of compliance and quality failure is high as a direct result of the current systems landscape and the surrounding processes. Ofsted reputational damage is key, and a negative Ofsted audit would be followed up with further audits from Ofsted and the ESFA. In addition to this, our volume of apprenticeships, both in courses and student numbers has grown whilst our systems haven't matured to cope with this increase - and this increase is set to continue with the apprenticeship program being an area of growth for the University. For the previous 2 years we have had a 7% growth which looks set to continue this year. The official target planning numbers for 23/24 are 540 new apprentices, but we will likely add additional courses to support local and regional business needs, particularly for the NHS. It is very challenging for colleagues managing the data due to so many sources and places it is kept, impacting consistent processing and accurate reporting. Resulting Risk - We get funding removed if we cannot provide the correct information i.e. An ESFA audit failure could result in clawback of funds. Resulting Risk - Reputational damage to NTU from poor Ofsted ratings impacting employer and apprentice uptake. The overall goal of this Project as part of the Student Data Transformation programme, is to ensure that Apprenticeships data is compliant, manageable, scalable, accessible to those that need it, and that the data quality is sound. We will procure a new solution to achieve this goal. Renewal: The Contract has the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance of the Supplier with agreed Service Level Agreement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018716-2023 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU) | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG1 4FQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | St. Ann's | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 30 Jun 2023 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018716-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ntu.ac.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70221&B=NTU - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/128806 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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