---
title: "Apprenticeship Administration Software Market Engagment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671af"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Apprenticeship Administration Software Market Engagment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671af

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## Summary

The University of Staffordshire is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking suppliers for its Apprenticeship Administration Software. The procurement is categorised under "Software package and information systems" and spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. Potential suppliers are invited to engage through a questionnaire, due by 15 April 2026, to help shape the future procurement strategy. This is a sub-central government initiative, with the contract period scheduled from January 2027 to January 2030, allowing possibilities for renewal up to January 2032.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT systems, particularly those with proven capabilities in education or apprenticeship programme management. Companies that can offer comprehensive, end-to-end administration solutions would be well-suited to compete, especially those interested in long-term contracts and collaboration with educational institutions. Active participation in this engagement process could enhance business growth through increased visibility and collaboration within the education sector.

## Notice

University of Staffordshire is seeking to engage with suppliers who can provide software that provides end to end administration and oversight of our Apprenticeship Programme The responses to the questionnaire will help shape our future procurement strategy Please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True

### Planning Information

Please complete online questionnaire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026384-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 15:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026384-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026384-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.staffs.ac.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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