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Jobs board Platform for Prospects UK

Jisc

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23 Mar 2026 at 12:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by JISC, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, with the aim of establishing a new jobs board platform for Prospects UK. The process was completed on 23rd March 2026 with the award of the contract. The tender was conducted without competition, utilising a direct procurement method classified as below threshold, and pertains to the service industry, specifically education and training services. The contract is set to commence from 16th March 2026 and will run until 15th March 2028.

This tender presents prospects for business growth, particularly for large service providers capable of delivering secure, compliant digital platforms. As it involves replacing legacy infrastructure, businesses specialising in cybersecurity and operational risk solutions could find relevance. The successful supplier, MADGEX LIMITED, based in Bognor Regis, UK, illustrates the opportunity for businesses skilled in developing or managing digital platforms aimed at supporting job search and vacancy posting services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Jobs board Platform for Prospects UK

Notice Description

A new jobs board platform has been procured to attach to prospects.ac.uk to replace the current one which does not meet Jisc's Cyber Essentials Plus compliance target. Legacy infrastructure supporting Prospects.ac.uk, including the job search and VPP (vacancy posting platform) services is to be replaced as the current systems cannot be upgraded and pose security and operational risks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067159
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026250-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£209,628 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MADGEX LIMITED

Further Information

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