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Career Development System

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Award

09 Apr 2025 at 09:43

Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire has awarded a contract for the provision and implementation of an integrated Career Development System to support careers progression and professional development. The procurement process falls under the Software package and information systems industry category (CPV 48000000), and the contract is valued at £104,000. This open procedure contract was awarded to GTI Futures Ltd on 9th April 2025, and it will initially run for three years, with an option to extend by two additional one-year increments. The project's location is in the region of UKH23, specifically at the University of Hertfordshire's College Lane campus in Hatfield.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions within the education sector. SMEs with expertise in career development systems, technical implementation, and project management would be highly suited to benefit from such contracts, enabling them to enhance their portfolios with robust institutional clients like the University of Hertfordshire. Additionally, businesses that demonstrate innovative solutions tailored to educational career progression needs and satisfy the rigorous quality criteria will find this tender an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Career Development System

Notice Description

Contract AwardedThe University of Hertfordshire is looking for the provision and implementation of an integrated system for their careers development service to support careers progression and professional development.It is intended that the contract will run for an initial period of three years with the option to extend by a further two years in one-year increments, subject to satisfactory performance.Full details of the business requirements can be found within the tender pack documents which will be available via In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire) when prospective bidders express interest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Hertfordshire ("The University") is looking for the provision and implementation of an integrated system for their careers development service to support careers progression and professional development.

Renewal: 2 x 1yr

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04924c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013874-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Jo Hows
Contact Email
j.hows@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GTI FUTURES

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