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Doctoral Research Manager Annual Renewal

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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11 Aug 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Metropolitan University has completed a procurement process regarding the annual renewal of its Doctoral Research Manager portal. The procurement, identified by ID "ocds-h6vhtk-058568", falls under the industry category of services and took place under UK regulations applicable to public authorities. This process was conducted via a direct procurement method, specified as "Below threshold - without competition," with a contract start date of 1st August 2025 and completion by 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £49,000, signed on 31st July 2025. Located at their Llandaff campus in Cardiff, the University's completion of this procurement marks the advancement to the award stage of the tender.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth within the subscription services industry, attracting companies able to deliver comprehensive and reliable services. While Cardiff Metropolitan University has contracted Haplo Services, based in London, large enterprises with well-established capabilities in managing academic or research portals would find such tenders highly suitable. Such opportunities enable businesses to expand their client base while showcasing their expertise in managing tailored digital platforms crucial for educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Doctoral Research Manager Annual Renewal

Notice Description

This notice is in relation to the University's annual renewal of our Doctoral Research Manager portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058568
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047737-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 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
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

HAPLO SERVICES

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