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Careers and Employability System

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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22 Dec 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park in England, has completed the award stage of the procurement process for their "Careers and Employability System." The tender, identified by PURCON 2225, falls under the software package and information systems category, indicating new software solutions for enhancing career and employability opportunities for students. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from the G-cloud-14 framework. The awarded contract is set to start on 31st December 2025, running until 31st July 2029, valued at £85,881 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the cloud software sector, particularly those classified as SMEs, to establish or expand their footprint in the educational technology market. The project would be particularly suitable for firms with expertise in developing and maintaining comprehensive employability platforms. By providing solutions that improve student access to career resources, businesses can leverage this contract to reinforce their market position and drive growth. With Symplicity Corporation, based in Arlington, US, already engaged as a supplier, this tender exemplifies a valuable avenue for companies aiming to partner with reputable institutions like the University of East Anglia.

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Notice Title

Careers and Employability System

Notice Description

Software that provides a solution for students to access careers and employability opportunities. Call off via the G-cloud-14 framework: RM1557.14 - Lot 2: Cloud Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf4abad5-ee51-4e97-b906-0c81f9c5196a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3141f60-126d-4230-9bc2-894a5d6a747a
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
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
£85,881 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,881 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMPLICITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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