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Careers Support Programme for Students, staff and alumni

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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Award

25 Jun 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University, based in Sheffield, England, has concluded a procurement process for a Careers Support Programme aimed at students, staff, and alumni by purchasing the Abintegro software platform. This tender, categorised under software package and information systems, is a direct award categorised in the 'goods' industry. The procurement process reached the award stage on 25th June 2025, with the supplier, Access UK Limited, being contracted to deliver the solution from 26th July 2025 to 25th July 2027. The total contract value amounts to £69,120 GBP, and the process supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology solutions, particularly those that can enhance career and employability services. SMEs and VCSEs stand to benefit significantly from engaging in such tenders, provided they have the capability to deliver comprehensive online programmes tailored for academic institutions. Companies that focus on software development, implementation, and support may find this sector advantageous for growth and expansion due to the increasing demand for digital solutions in educational environments.

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Notice Title

Careers Support Programme for Students, staff and alumni

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University have purchased Abintegro software platform to provide students and alumni students with a careers and employability online programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cd163a5-9cfa-48e9-a52c-703ec8f7d452
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d1a064-edb6-4cdb-a279-a266c22493b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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