---
title: "Aptem Apprenticeship"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069fe6"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069fe6.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Aptem Apprenticeship

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069fe6

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, a sub-central public authority located in Bristol, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Aptem Apprenticeship". This contract pertains to services within the information technology sector, including software support and supply services. The direct procurement method was employed for this below-threshold tender, which did not involve competition. The contract commenced on 17th April 2026 and is scheduled to continue until 12th April 2027, with the contract details having been signed on 16th April 2026. The procurement process was executed under the legal framework provided by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of providing ongoing software support and supply services. With the successful award to APTEM LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, the contract showcases the potential for SMEs to secure valuable public sector contracts. Enterprises equipped with the necessary technology expertise and resources to deliver subscription-based learner services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, thereby enabling business growth through engagement with public authorities like the University of the West of England.

## Notice

Aptem Apprenticeship Ongoing fixed learner subscription until 12 April 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047360-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 15:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047360-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047360-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.aptem.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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