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AGCAS Providing Content - 31 January 2028

Jisc

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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08 Apr 2026 at 12:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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25 Mar 2026 at 13:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by JISC, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, under the tender titled "AGCAS Providing Content - 31 January 2028". This falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services. The awarding stage is complete as of 8th April 2026, with the contract spanning from 8th April 2026 to 31st January 2028. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, deemed appropriate due to the unique proprietary material on the prospects.ac.uk website provided by AGCAS, which supports higher education career development. The total contract value is GBP 260,000.

This tender creates significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in intellectual property or possessing unique industry knowledge. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the education and training sector, especially those offering bespoke digital content for educational services, would be well-suited to engage in similar direct contract opportunities. The contract with AGCAS underscores the importance of specialised knowledge and unique content, suggesting that businesses need to focus on developing niche expertise to successfully compete in these procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AGCAS Providing Content - 31 January 2028

Notice Description

AGCAS are supplying 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.

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/031911-2026
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
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
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 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
2
Supplier Names

AGCAS

ACAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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