Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
Contact
Sumaya Makda
Telephone
+44 1162522522
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF21 - Leicester
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/95W2ZX4VJ9
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/95W2ZX4VJ9
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/95W2ZX4VJ9
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
LUV01233- For the Provision of an Apprenticeship Management System
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The UOL requires an effective solution to manage the complexity of recruiting, training, and monitoring apprentices, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and achieving desired outcomes. An Apprenticeship Management System (AMS) addresses this need by automating administrative tasks, tracking progress, and facilitating communication between apprentices, employers, and training providers. This requirement arises from the necessity to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and maintain compliance over the lifecycle of apprenticeship contracts.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF21 - Leicester
Main site or place of performance
Leicester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The UOL requires an effective solution to manage the complexity of recruiting, training, and monitoring apprentices, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and achieving desired outcomes. An Apprenticeship Management System (AMS) addresses this need by automating administrative tasks, tracking progress, and facilitating communication between apprentices, employers, and training providers. This requirement arises from the necessity to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and maintain compliance over the lifecycle of apprenticeship contracts.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
120
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 20 May 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 February 2025
Local time
3:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/95W2ZX4VJ9
GO Reference: GO-2025120-PRO-29176646
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
Telephone
+44 1162522522
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Leicester
University Road
leicester
le1 7rh
Telephone
+44 1162522522
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
In accordance with Regulations 86 and 87 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the
University will incorporate a 10 calendar days standstill period starting from the day
information on the award of the contract was communicated to tenderers. The regulations
provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).