Award

Volcanic Recruitment Module

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has recently completed a public procurement process for a "Volcanic Recruitment Module" under the category of services, located in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. The procurement aimed to enhance their HR system with a seamless recruitment module, facilitating equal access for both Welsh and English-speaking applicants. The procurement process, initiated on 1st June 2025 and completed with an award on 14th July 2025, was conducted using a direct method below the competition threshold. The contract is scheduled to commence on 16th July 2025 and conclude by 10th November 2027. The Access Group, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, valued at £102,000 net, with an overall gross amount of £123,000.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for business growth by engaging with a major educational institution like Cardiff University. Companies specialising in business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and related fields, can look forward to potentially lucrative engagements and collaborations in similar procurement processes. Businesses that excel in improving and automating HR systems and providing seamless integration of recruitment modules could find themselves particularly well-suited to participate in such opportunities. Moreover, providers that can offer bilingual solutions, catering to both Welsh and English languages, would be advantageous in aligning with Cardiff University's procurement goals.

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Notice Title

Volcanic Recruitment Module

Notice Description

It is proposed to add a Recruitment module to the existing HR system and also to develop service improvements relating to the HR system at Cardiff University Objectives - Single seamless applicant journey - Equal provision for Welsh & English-speaking applicants - Improved process automation and user experience - Streamline existing processes and functionality

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055edb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039734-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 10 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
piorczynskim@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
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
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ACCESS GROUP

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