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title: "Career & Employability Software System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-afe665a8-ec52-4ab4-8e69-7d83fe66daa7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2025-12-15"
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# Career & Employability Software System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afe665a8-ec52-4ab4-8e69-7d83fe66daa7

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Career & Employability Software System" was initiated by the University of Cumbria, located in Carlisle, England. The contract, classified under Software package and information systems, value all together over £118,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method via a call-off from the SUPC SLRA Framework ITS4042. The contract involves the delivery of services to the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period spanning from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2028 for one part, and until 2026 for another. The procurement process is completed, and the latest award notice was published on 30 November 2023.

This tender can open avenues for growth for businesses specialising in information systems and software packages. It presents opportunities mainly for larger enterprises as indicated by the non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses equipped to provide comprehensive software solutions and services, particularly those experienced in working within established frameworks such as SUPC SLRA, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The partnership with Academia Limited reflects the demand for robust, scalable solutions that can enhance career and employability prospects through technological means.

## Notice

Supply of Careers & Employability Software and services via the SUPC SLRA Framework ITS4042 via Academia

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f75ac0-15af-4ca1-9597-fa1290cd6104 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,189 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,099 |
| 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 CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 15:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f75ac0-15af-4ca1-9597-fa1290cd6104
- 30 Nov 2023 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f75ac0-15af-4ca1-9597-fa1290cd6104

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f75ac0-15af-4ca1-9597-fa1290cd6104
  30th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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