Tender

Apprentice ePortfolio Platform - 2026

  • The Education Training Collective

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-007261

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06100f

Published 27 January 2026, 4:15pm

Scope

Reference

ETCP-2026-0022

Description

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is a group of FE Colleges and Independent Training Providers within the North-East of England. We are seeking a supplier to provide a cloud-based ePortfolio system. The aim is to provide an intuitive, reliable, and adaptable system that better supports teaching, learning, assessment, progress tracking and reporting. It will also enhance engagement and communication between learners, staff, and employers, and ensure our digital infrastructure keeps pace with sector expectations and evolving delivery models.

This investment is critical to maintaining high-quality learner experiences, improving operational efficiency, and supporting our strategic goals around digital transformation and continuous improvement.

Total value (estimated)

  • £2,500,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 July 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

1 x 24 month

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 48190000 - Educational software package
  • 72268000 - Software supply services

Contract locations

  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham

Submission

Enquiry deadline

16 February 2026, 5:00pm

Tender submission deadline

23 February 2026, 4:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/the-etc/aspx/Home

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

30 March 2026

Award criteria

This table displays the award criteria of the lot
Name Description Type
Simple description

Price: 30%, Quality: 70%

 Price

Weighting description

Price: 30%, Quality: 70%

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

The Education Training Collective

  • UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10006341

Stockton Riverside College

Thornaby

TS176FB

United Kingdom

Contact name: Phillip Iverson

Telephone: 01642865426

Email: phillip.iverson@the-etc.ac.uk

Website: http://www.the-etc.ac.uk

Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government