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CareerHub Skills Development Module

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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12 May 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Metropolitan University, located at the Llandaff campus in Cardiff, has recently completed the procurement process for the CareerHub Skills Development Module, which falls under the educational software package category. This procurement was conducted directly without competition, classified as 'Below threshold'. The award was made to the supplier Symplicity, based in Australia, and became active on 1st April 2025, running until 31st October 2027. The contract's total gross value is £44,000, and it was signed on 24th March 2025. The procurement adheres to the Welsh devolved regulations and the relevant legal basis is a 2023 UK legislation.

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in educational technology and software development focusing on skills development modules. Companies with capabilities in delivering specialised software solutions to public authorities, especially within the educational sector, would find similar tenders advantageous. It is especially appealing for firms familiar with sub-central government procurement processes and those looking to expand their operations by providing bespoke educational tools or platforms to enhance institutional capabilities.

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Notice Title

CareerHub Skills Development Module

Notice Description

The implementation, build and configuration of the Skills Development Module.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051118
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020537-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sarah Hampson-Jones
Contact Email
tenders@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMPLICITY

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