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Renewal of Student Record System

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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07 Jul 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process facilitated by Cardiff Metropolitan University focuses on the renewal of their Student Record System, which encompasses handling the entire student journey from application to graduation. This procurement falls under the educational software category and was conducted without competition below the threshold. The contracting process, now in the award stage, was completed with Thesis Systems UK Ltd as the supplier. The contract was signed on 30 June 2025 and is valued at £100,500 with a gross amount of £121,000, spanning from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. This procurement process operates under the legal framework of the UK legislation (2023/54) and applies to Cardiff, United Kingdom.

This tender provides businesses specialising in educational software an opportunity to align with the educational sector's technological needs, specifically within higher education institutions. Larger enterprises with capabilities to deliver robust student management solutions would find such contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolio within the public sector. The process was streamlined by employing a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, suggesting a targeted opportunity for businesses with established credentials in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Renewal of Student Record System

Notice Description

Renewal of a Student Record System to handle the student journey from application to enrolment, progression and graduation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055aa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038011-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THESIS SYSTEMS

Further Information

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