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CareerHub

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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16 Dec 2025 at 18:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CareerHub" involves the renewal of a software system under the G Cloud 14 framework. The buying organisation is the University of Sussex, located in Brighton, England. The industry category is software package and information systems, classified under CPV code 48000000. This process falls under the award stage, finalised on 16th December 2025, following an active award status reported on 1st August 2025. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 11th December 2025 and is expected to run until 31st July 2027, with an optional one-year extension. This procurement suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

The CareerHub tender, valued at £61,090, offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers of software packages and information systems. It is particularly well-suited for large organisations, evident by the involvement of Symplicity Corporation as the supplier. Businesses specialising in software services that can leverage frameworks like G Cloud 14 are in prime position to compete. This procurement initiative is structured to benefit SMEs, granting them the potential to expand their service offerings in educational and career support software provision, thereby enhancing their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

CareerHub

Notice Description

Renewal of CareerHub system under G Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c3babc9-4a97-477c-95bb-34d3160977c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3c4050-9c40-4f28-b8c1-3492cd805423
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,090 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,090 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMPLICITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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