Award

CareerHub Annual Support & Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Nov 2025 at 14:42

Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 14:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby has concluded a procurement process for "CareerHub Annual Support & Maintenance," an industry-specific software package. This contract was awarded on 29th September 2025 and involves the services category. The procurement took place under a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with services to be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The project, valued at £141,906, has been awarded to Symplicity Limited, marking the process as complete.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in software support and maintenance, particularly those experienced with academic or career-oriented platforms. The contract is structured to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering opportunities for growth through long-term engagement with a reputable educational institution. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in managing large-scale support services for complex software solutions would be well-suited to thrive in similar future procurements by the University of Derby.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CareerHub Annual Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

This is an awarded contract for the University's CareerHub Annual Support & Maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31f79d4e-faab-402f-97f9-3c8615f9ddfe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7284dc1-b573-4447-b9d8-253db7496644
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,288 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,906 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMPLICITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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