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title: "Student Employability and Careers software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0679e7"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Student Employability and Careers software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0679e7

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a public procurement process for a "Student Employability and Careers software" to enhance student services. This falls under the industry category of services with a focus on educational software and consultancy. The procurement was carried out through a direct method below the competitive threshold, indicating the University opted for a specific supplier, GTI Futures Limited, without a competitive bidding process. The procurement process progressed to the award stage, with the contract commencing on 6th November 2025 and concluding on 5th October 2028, with potential one-year extensions. The University is located in Exeter, while the services are to be delivered within the UKK region.

This procurement opens opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software and consultancy services. While this specific contract was awarded directly, similar future projects may present avenues for IT and software development firms to align their services with the educational sector's needs. Businesses well-suited to compete in such tenders include small and medium enterprises offering innovative digital solutions tailored for academic institutions. The three-year contract valued at £76,800 with possible extensions underscores a stable engagement for service providers capable of delivering sophisticated career support platforms.

## Notice

Provision of Employability and Careers platform for Students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029957-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2025 - 5 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GTI FUTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 15:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029957-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029957-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- http://www.groupgti.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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