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TargetConnect Student CRM

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "TargetConnect Student CRM" has been led by Bath Spa University, located in Bath, England. This tender falls under the services category, specifically dealing with career guidance services (CPV: 79634000) and is targeted at the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the Award stage, having been initiated as a direct award. The key procurement phase was completed on 31st May 2025, with the contract period commencing from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026. The contract, valued at £34,595, was awarded to GTI Futures Limited.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in student career guidance services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive career support solutions integrated with universities. It presents an advantageous opportunity for large-scale businesses, given the project’s suitability criteria, which do not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs. Companies equipped with robust CRM solutions that can enhance university career services would find this procurement particularly suitable for business expansion.

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Notice Title

TargetConnect Student CRM

Notice Description

targetconnect helps universities and colleges deliver outstanding careers, wellbeing, personal learning and other integrated professional support. Employers engage to build brand, enrich the experience and hire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9306c2da-7acd-4b67-aed9-10a96b51cc9c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,595 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,595 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GTI FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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