---
title: "Provision of Learner Management Systems - Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045a71"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-02-12"
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# Provision of Learner Management Systems - Apprenticeships

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a71

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire issued a tender for the "Provision of Learner Management Systems - Apprenticeships" within the educational software package industry category. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been completed on 12th February 2025. Located in the region of UKH2, Luton, the tender followed an open procedure and was classified under CPV code 48190000. The awarded contract, valued at £363,901.20, was signed on 4th February 2025, with Aptem Ltd being the appointed supplier. The initial tender stage included submissions from various providers with the selection criteria focusing on quality (60%) and price (40%).

This procurement opportunity is significant for businesses involved in the development and provision of educational software packages. The contract for the learner management systems represents a substantial investment from the University of Bedfordshire, with potential extensions up to four additional years beyond the initial contract period. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in educational technology, particularly those experienced with apprenticeship management systems, would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Competing for such contracts can provide a substantial boost in visibility, revenue, and long-term partnerships within the higher education sector.

## Notice

Provision of University of Bedfordshire Apprenticeship Learner Management System Specification

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Learners Management Systems

Renewal: 21/07/2024 - 20/07/2027(Possible to extend 21/07/2027 - 20/07/2029)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004700-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £363,901 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004700-2025
- 17 May 2024 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015721-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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