Award

Bespoke Career Software

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 May 2022 at 10:31

Award Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2022 at 08:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has initiated a tender process for a project titled "Bespoke Career Software." This project falls within the services industry and aims to develop a customised software solution to support students in their career development from entrance into the university through to graduate support. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 29 April 2022. The contract period is set to begin on 1 September 2022 and will last until 31 August 2024. Interested parties were encouraged to contact Michelle Everitt for further specifications and details.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, educational technology, and career services. Companies with experience in creating bespoke software solutions or those that understand the nuances of integrating career support into academic curriculums would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on adaptability for diverse student needs suggests that firms offering innovative, inclusive approaches to career development can leverage this tender for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bespoke Career Software

Notice Description

A bespoke vehicle to engage all students in their career development journey upon entrance into Bedfordshire through to graduate support. Support for the Careers and Employability team to work with faculties to embed careers into the curriculum. Customised programmes/pathways would be developed to support all student needs and resources for specific groups can be identified such as international students, mature students, including wide ranging culture and diversity resources. This would provide custom-made award programmes. It would enable Careers and Employability to develop a template for curriculum input as a basic starter of provision that the Employability Advisers would adapt using relevant resources to meet the needs of each school. There is an extensive range of activities, tests, questionnaires, and resources, including extensive employer and sector knowledge that would be embedded into the curriculum. Additional information: Please contact Michelle Everitt <Michelle.Everitt@beds.ac.uk> for further information and the specification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6efd9ad9-8e9a-4c3f-a66a-a4d0646d9ea3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d644163-d59e-4c13-8d1d-09ca32f9fda9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 2-3 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 BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Michelle Everitt
Contact Email
michelle.everitt@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01234400400

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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