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SOC

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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30 Oct 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, a body governed by public law, recently completed a public procurement process for IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support, under the project title "SOC". This procurement falls within the services category and was conducted using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The process, classified under the CPV code 72000000 for IT services, was concluded with the signing of a contract with CDW Limited on 30th October 2025. The project location is identified within the UKL22 region, supporting Cardiff University's infrastructure needs.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of meeting the high standards of quality and price set out in the award criteria. Given that the procurement method involved a mini-competition under a framework, large businesses like CDW Limited, with substantial resources and capabilities, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging with public sector procurement at such a scale could foster robust business growth and establish stronger market positioning within the UK IT services sector. This procurement highlights Cardiff University's intent to collaborate with capable and efficient service providers that can support their operational objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOC

Notice Description

Palo Alto SOC

Procurement Information

Mini Competition under framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069798-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,369,488 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anthony Hale
Contact Email
halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

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