---
title: "Learning System in support of Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a946"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# Learning System in support of Apprenticeships

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a946

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a procurement process concerning the renewal of its critical learning system to support apprenticeships. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and took place within the UKJ region. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, facilitated through the GCA GCloud 14 selection process. The contract, valued at £400,000, was awarded on 9th May 2026 to Aptem Limited, a company classified as an SME. The tender process has been marked as complete, with the contract status currently active.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the software and information systems sector, especially those offering comprehensive solutions for education and apprenticeship support. SMEs experienced in delivering software packages within public sector procurement frameworks, such as the GCloud, would find similar opportunities beneficial for growth and expanding their market presence. Collaborative ventures or consortia with expertise in educational technology could be well-suited to compete in future tenders involving critical infrastructure for educational institutions like universities.

## Notice

The University has a requirement to renew its critical learning system in support of apprenticeships.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement to renew its critical learning system in support of apprenticeships.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award via GCA GCloud 14 selection process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050993-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050993-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk

## Provenance

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