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Provision of a Careers System to the University of Bedfordshire

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has awarded a contract for the provision of a Careers System under the Public Undertaking category. The procurement process, initiated through limited competition, falls below the threshold and is designated with an award tag. The contract, valued at £96,000 (gross £115,200), pertains to services within the software package and information systems domain, with specific emphasis on web page editing software development services. Located in Luton, United Kingdom, the buyer is set to commence contract operations from 1st October 2025 through to 30th September 2027. The award was issued on 6th June 2025, with a signature milestone scheduled for 22nd August 2025.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses concentrating on software systems and e-learning platforms, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as evidenced by the supplier GTI FUTURES LTD, who successfully secured the contract. Businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering bespoke solutions, can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolio and make significant inroads in the education sector. The limited competition model implies a strategic advantage for companies with a niche focus, facilitating growth within targeted procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Careers System to the University of Bedfordshire

Notice Description

The University of Bedfordshire has been using a student/graduate Career Development and e-Learning platform called Abintegro

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044157-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
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

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