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AGCAS Providing Content - 31 January 2028

JISC

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Summary of the contracting process

JISC, a public authority functioning as a sub-central government entity, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "AGCAS Providing Content - 31 January 2028" within the education and training services industry. The contract has been awarded to AGCAS, a supplier based in Sheffield, to provide content for the prospect.ac.uk website, including job profiles and career-related titles. The procurement method was a direct award due to the specialised nature of the content. The process reached the award stage, with key dates including the standstill period ending on 7 April 2026 and the contract period commencing on 8 April 2026, concluding on 31 January 2028. JISC's procurement is essential for delivering unique educational content aimed at supporting higher education career services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering unique or specialised content. While the contract has been specifically awarded to AGCAS due to its expertise in higher education and graduate employment, similar businesses with a focus on career development services could find potential growth by forming partnerships or offering complementary services to organisations like JISC. SMEs that are innovative in content delivery and possess intellectual property in the education sector could be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders, thus expanding their market presence. Networking within the professional framework for education might reveal collaborative opportunities for SMEs striving to enhance their reach in supporting educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AGCAS Providing Content - 31 January 2028

Notice Description

Jisc have awarded a contract to AGCAS for the content of titles on the prospect.ac.uk (https://prospect.ac.uk) website. These consist of 502 job profiles and 100 titles which explore 'what can I do with my degree'. (https://Prospects.ac.uk) offers careers advice and guidance to students and graduates.

Procurement Information

The material on the prospects.uk (https://prospects.uk) website is unique. Working with AGCAS enables Jisc to support careers services in HE as they are specialists in the professional network for higher education career development and graduate employment. As such we believe that this service cannot currently be provided by an alternative supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027359-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
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
2
Supplier Names

ACAS

AGCAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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