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IT Managed Support

Cardiff and Vale College

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 15:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 12:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff and Vale College has awarded a contract for IT Managed Support services to Circle IT Solutions Ltd, marking the completion of the procurement process. The open procedure resulted in a contract valued at approximately GBP 1,816,208 (net). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The award follows a competitive process with five final-stage bids submitted, although no bids from SMEs or VCSEs were in the final stage. The contract begins on 1st July 2026 and runs until 28th February 2029, with a potential extension until February 2030. This project is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and concerns service delivery in the UK, particularly within the UKL region.

This opportunity is significant for businesses aiming to demonstrate expertise in IT management services and secure a long-term contractual relationship with a major educational institution. Large enterprises or companies with a solid track record in delivering comprehensive IT support to higher education institutions would be well-suited to such tenders. The procurement, performed through an open procedure, provided a fair and transparent environment for businesses to compete, encouraging innovation and offering a framework that allows reassessment and potential extensions based on performance and future needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Managed Support

Notice Description

Management of outsourced IT support for Cardiff and Vale College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract will be for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050158
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048138-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,816,208 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff and Vale College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARRY
Postcode
CF62 8YJ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Illtyd
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Circle IT Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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