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UniHub (formerly called CareerHub)

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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14 Nov 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of the UniHub, formerly known as CareerHub, a student-facing software application. This procurement was executed under the G-Cloud framework with a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £226,540, has been awarded to Symplicity Corporation and is categorised under software package and information systems. The tender's procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029. The location for the delivery is specified as Nottingham, England, with the postal code NG1 4FQ.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the information systems and software package industries, particularly those capable of delivering scalable solutions for higher education institutions. While this specific tender was not suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, similar procurement initiatives in the educational technology sector can provide substantial growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises adept in providing robust software systems. In engaging with such tenders, businesses can establish strategic partnerships, enhance their portfolio in the higher education domain, and leverage the visibility and prestige that comes with associations with institutions like Nottingham Trent University.

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Notice Title

UniHub (formerly called CareerHub)

Notice Description

Student facing software application as a direct award via the G-Cloud framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b241c32f-7027-4cfc-8802-1b91d3b0fd54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5335f4-407b-420b-b9c1-aef0ecca961d
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
£226,540 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£226,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMPLICITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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