---
title: "Student Placement Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0614b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# Student Placement Management System

Buyer: LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0614b8

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## Summary

Liverpool Hope University, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for a Student Placement Management System. The contract was awarded to Academia Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hemel Hempstead. This procurement, conducted as a below-threshold process, aligns with the legal framework outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract falls under the industry category of software-related services (CPV 72260000) and will facilitate integration within the North West regional placement collaboration network. The award was granted on 2nd February 2026, with the contract starting on 16th February 2026 and running until 15th February 2029, with potential renewal options extending up to 2031.

This award presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in cloud-based software services, particularly those focusing on educational technology and student placement management. Businesses that can supply robust, scalable solutions capable of seamless integration into existing networks and supporting real-time operations will find this tender appealing. Moreover, SMEs like Academia Limited, which demonstrate the capability to meet sub-central government procurement needs, stand to secure substantial growth through such public sector contracts. The scope for potential extensions also suggests a longer-term partnership for those capable of delivering consistent, quality service.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE VIA FRAMEWORK ITS4042 SU The University seeks to procure a sector-standard cloud-based service that can fully integrate into the existing North West regional placement collaboration network, enabling real-time sharing of placement capacity, student allocations and provider engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009178-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,320 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L16 9JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Childwall |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Wavertree |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 17:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009178-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009178-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://academia.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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