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title: "Renewal of Access Career Centre - Student Employability Platform"
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# Renewal of Access Career Centre - Student Employability Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KEELE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6125bf6-7dca-4b45-9b05-0fb8a4095ab3

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## Summary

The University of Keele has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its Access Career Centre, a student employability platform under the G-Cloud 14 framework, Lot 2 Cloud Software category. The contract, awarded to Access UK Limited, covers a variety of cloud-based functionalities such as career assessments, online learning resources, and a jobs board. This falls under the services industry category with a primary focus on software packages and information systems. The awarding stage was successfully completed on 18th June 2026, following the tender period that ended on 15th May 2026. The contract will commence on 30th July 2026 and will last until 29th July 2029, with a postal delivery address located in Newcastle, postcode ST5 5BG.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based software solutions, particularly those with a focus on enhancing employability and career services. It also offers potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to get involved in public sector engagements through well-defined framework agreements. Companies experienced in service delivery for educational institutions or possessing expertise in AI-driven tools, psychometric testing, and career development resources would find this procurement appealing and aligned with their growth strategies.

## Notice

Cloud-based careers resource platform providing career assessments, online learning, jobs board, CV builder with AI scoring (CV 360), simulated interview tool (Interview 360), and psychometric testing, accessible university-wide. This is a Call-Off contract under G-Cloud 14 - Lot 2 Cloud Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1869eb59-72e8-434b-be1e-e47cf2ba4cfc |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,165 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,165 |
| 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 KEELE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1869eb59-72e8-434b-be1e-e47cf2ba4cfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1869eb59-72e8-434b-be1e-e47cf2ba4cfc
  14th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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