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Renewal of Access Career Centre - Student Employability Platform

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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14 Jul 2026 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Keele has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its Access Career Centre, a student employability platform under the G-Cloud 14 framework, Lot 2 Cloud Software category. The contract, awarded to Access UK Limited, covers a variety of cloud-based functionalities such as career assessments, online learning resources, and a jobs board. This falls under the services industry category with a primary focus on software packages and information systems. The awarding stage was successfully completed on 18th June 2026, following the tender period that ended on 15th May 2026. The contract will commence on 30th July 2026 and will last until 29th July 2029, with a postal delivery address located in Newcastle, postcode ST5 5BG.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based software solutions, particularly those with a focus on enhancing employability and career services. It also offers potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to get involved in public sector engagements through well-defined framework agreements. Companies experienced in service delivery for educational institutions or possessing expertise in AI-driven tools, psychometric testing, and career development resources would find this procurement appealing and aligned with their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Access Career Centre - Student Employability Platform

Notice Description

Cloud-based careers resource platform providing career assessments, online learning, jobs board, CV builder with AI scoring (CV 360), simulated interview tool (Interview 360), and psychometric testing, accessible university-wide. This is a Call-Off contract under G-Cloud 14 - Lot 2 Cloud Software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
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Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£87,165 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,165 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2029 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 KEELE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

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