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Career & Employability Software System

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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15 Dec 2025 at 15:19

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30 Nov 2023 at 15:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Career & Employability Software System" was initiated by the University of Cumbria, located in Carlisle, England. The contract, classified under Software package and information systems, value all together over £118,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method via a call-off from the SUPC SLRA Framework ITS4042. The contract involves the delivery of services to the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period spanning from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2028 for one part, and until 2026 for another. The procurement process is completed, and the latest award notice was published on 30 November 2023.

This tender can open avenues for growth for businesses specialising in information systems and software packages. It presents opportunities mainly for larger enterprises as indicated by the non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses equipped to provide comprehensive software solutions and services, particularly those experienced in working within established frameworks such as SUPC SLRA, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The partnership with Academia Limited reflects the demand for robust, scalable solutions that can enhance career and employability prospects through technological means.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Career & Employability Software System

Notice Description

Supply of Careers & Employability Software and services via the SUPC SLRA Framework ITS4042 via Academia

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afe665a8-ec52-4ab4-8e69-7d83fe66daa7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f75ac0-15af-4ca1-9597-fa1290cd6104
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
Not specified
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
£75,189 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,099 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 Over 5 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 CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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