---
title: "Apprenticeship Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b478"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Apprenticeship Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b478

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for an "Apprenticeship Platform." This tender involves services in the software package and information systems sector, focusing on educational software and software implementation services, suitable for SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) participation. The procurement is located in the South West of England, specifically in Plymouth, Devon (region UKK41). A key date for interested parties is the scheduled engagement milestone due by 30th June 2026. This engagement is part of a broader initiative to manage complex apprenticeship programmes, which encompass recruitment, learning delivery, compliance monitoring, and employer engagement, expected to commence on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2028, with an estimated contract value of £120,000 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering solutions for educational management systems, software consultancy, and implementation services. The invitation to participate in this tender offers growth possibilities, enabling companies to collaborate with a prominent educational institution like the University of Plymouth. Companies with expertise in handling complex learner management systems, compliance tracking and reporting to government bodies will find this opportunity highly suitable. This engagement could lead to a strategic partnership, enhancing an organisation's portfolio and expertise in delivering comprehensive software solutions tailored to educational sectors.

## Notice

The University delivers a portfolio of apprenticeship programmes across multiple subject areas and employer partners. These programmes require the management of a complex learner journey including recruitment, onboarding, delivery of learning, monitoring of Off-the-Job training, compliance monitoring, employer engagement, and reporting to the DWP.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106394&TID=100111497&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055918-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 16:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055918-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055918-2026
  12th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106394&TID=100111497&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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