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title: "CareerHub Annual Support & Maintenance"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# CareerHub Annual Support & Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31f79d4e-faab-402f-97f9-3c8615f9ddfe

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## Summary

The University of Derby has concluded a procurement process for "CareerHub Annual Support & Maintenance," an industry-specific software package. This contract was awarded on 29th September 2025 and involves the services category. The procurement took place under a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with services to be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The project, valued at £141,906, has been awarded to Symplicity Limited, marking the process as complete.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in software support and maintenance, particularly those experienced with academic or career-oriented platforms. The contract is structured to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering opportunities for growth through long-term engagement with a reputable educational institution. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in managing large-scale support services for complex software solutions would be well-suited to thrive in similar future procurements by the University of Derby.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract for the University's CareerHub Annual Support & Maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7284dc1-b573-4447-b9d8-253db7496644 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,288 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,906 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYMPLICITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7284dc1-b573-4447-b9d8-253db7496644
- 19 Nov 2025 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d23d8ae-1c7f-4730-96d2-6f0a1c75d461

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7284dc1-b573-4447-b9d8-253db7496644
  19th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d23d8ae-1c7f-4730-96d2-6f0a1c75d461
  19th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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