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Student Placement Management System

LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY

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02 Feb 2026 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool Hope University, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for a Student Placement Management System. The contract was awarded to Academia Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hemel Hempstead. This procurement, conducted as a below-threshold process, aligns with the legal framework outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract falls under the industry category of software-related services (CPV 72260000) and will facilitate integration within the North West regional placement collaboration network. The award was granted on 2nd February 2026, with the contract starting on 16th February 2026 and running until 15th February 2029, with potential renewal options extending up to 2031.

This award presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in cloud-based software services, particularly those focusing on educational technology and student placement management. Businesses that can supply robust, scalable solutions capable of seamless integration into existing networks and supporting real-time operations will find this tender appealing. Moreover, SMEs like Academia Limited, which demonstrate the capability to meet sub-central government procurement needs, stand to secure substantial growth through such public sector contracts. The scope for potential extensions also suggests a longer-term partnership for those capable of delivering consistent, quality service.

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Notice Title

Student Placement Management System

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE VIA FRAMEWORK ITS4042 SU The University seeks to procure a sector-standard cloud-based service that can fully integrate into the existing North West regional placement collaboration network, enabling real-time sharing of placement capacity, student allocations and provider engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009178-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L16 9JD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Childwall
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Wavertree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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