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Provision of a Careers System to the University of Bedfordshire - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has successfully completed the procurement process for the 'Provision of a Careers System', categorised under software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the award announced on 30th July 2025. GTI FUTURES LTD has been named as the supplier. The contract, set to commence on 1st October 2025, will run until 30th September 2028, and involves delivery across the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Europe, and other specified regions. Although the tender was not specifically marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, this project offers a wide scope of delivery locations and an important technology focus.

This tender represents a significant opportunity in the software and information systems industry, offering business growth possibilities for firms with capabilities in developing career systems. Businesses with a strong portfolio in IT services, particularly concerning educational technologies, will find this contract appealing. Moreover, the strategic locations for delivery provide advantageous prospects for companies with a robust logistical framework. The University of Bedfordshire, a reputable academic institution, provides a stable long-term partnership opportunity, potentially allowing the supplier to leverage academic collaborations further down the line.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Careers System to the University of Bedfordshire - AWARD

Notice Description

The Provision of a Careers System (UoB)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5a56a53-b05b-4f0c-8e6f-4283c053142d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 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 BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Damola Aladesiun
Contact Email
damola.aladesiun@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582 743315

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTO
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

GTI FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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