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Student Employability and Careers software

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a public procurement process for a "Student Employability and Careers software" to enhance student services. This falls under the industry category of services with a focus on educational software and consultancy. The procurement was carried out through a direct method below the competitive threshold, indicating the University opted for a specific supplier, GTI Futures Limited, without a competitive bidding process. The procurement process progressed to the award stage, with the contract commencing on 6th November 2025 and concluding on 5th October 2028, with potential one-year extensions. The University is located in Exeter, while the services are to be delivered within the UKK region.

This procurement opens opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software and consultancy services. While this specific contract was awarded directly, similar future projects may present avenues for IT and software development firms to align their services with the educational sector's needs. Businesses well-suited to compete in such tenders include small and medium enterprises offering innovative digital solutions tailored for academic institutions. The three-year contract valued at £76,800 with possible extensions underscores a stable engagement for service providers capable of delivering sophisticated career support platforms.

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Notice Title

Student Employability and Careers software

Notice Description

Provision of Employability and Careers platform for Students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029957-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 5 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GTI FUTURES

Further Information

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