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title: "Bespoke Career Software"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# Bespoke Career Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6efd9ad9-8e9a-4c3f-a66a-a4d0646d9ea3

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has initiated a tender process for a project titled "Bespoke Career Software." This project falls within the services industry and aims to develop a customised software solution to support students in their career development from entrance into the university through to graduate support. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 29 April 2022. The contract period is set to begin on 1 September 2022 and will last until 31 August 2024. Interested parties were encouraged to contact Michelle Everitt for further specifications and details.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, educational technology, and career services. Companies with experience in creating bespoke software solutions or those that understand the nuances of integrating career support into academic curriculums would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on adaptability for diverse student needs suggests that firms offering innovative, inclusive approaches to career development can leverage this tender for business growth.

## Notice

A bespoke vehicle to engage all students in their career development journey upon entrance into Bedfordshire through to graduate support. Support for the Careers and Employability team to work with faculties to embed careers into the curriculum. Customised programmes/pathways would be developed to support all student needs and resources for specific groups can be identified such as international students, mature students, including wide ranging culture and diversity resources. This would provide custom-made award programmes. It would enable Careers and Employability to develop a template for curriculum input as a basic starter of provision that the Employability Advisers would adapt using relevant resources to meet the needs of each school. There is an extensive range of activities, tests, questionnaires, and resources, including extensive employer and sector knowledge that would be embedded into the curriculum. Additional information: Please contact Michelle Everitt for further information and the specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d644163-d59e-4c13-8d1d-09ca32f9fda9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d644163-d59e-4c13-8d1d-09ca32f9fda9
- 22 Apr 2022 at 08:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/245c5467-41e4-4193-8a25-53c43630afc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d644163-d59e-4c13-8d1d-09ca32f9fda9
  30th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/245c5467-41e4-4193-8a25-53c43630afc7
  22nd April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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