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Undergraduate Prospectus 2027 and 2028 Entry

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cardiff Metropolitan University involves the completion of a tender for their Undergraduate Prospectus for the years 2027 and 2028. The buying organisation, Cardiff Metropolitan University, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, operates under Welsh devolved regulations and is classified as a public authority sub-central government. The procurement method was limited competition, conducted below the threshold. The procurement, now awarded and completed, was focused on printing services, with Zenith Print & Packaging Limited selected as the supplier. The contract commenced on 1 December 2025 and is set to end on 1 December 2026, with an option for a 12-month renewal at the University’s discretion. The total gross contract value is £115,999.99.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the printing services industry, specifically those capable of handling complex and large-scale projects such as university prospectuses. Enterprises similar to Zenith Print & Packaging Limited, which are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could find opportunities for business growth by participating in similar procurement processes with public sector organisations. Engaging in contracts with universities can also enhance brand reputation and provide steady income streams. Companies with experience in the educational sector or those possessing skills in high-quality printing can leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Undergraduate Prospectus 2027 and 2028 Entry

Notice Description

A below-threshold tender has recently been conducted for the production of the Cardiff Metropolitan University Undergraduate Prospectus 2027 and 2028 entry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078883-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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

ZENITH PRINT & PACKAGING

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