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Financial Benchmarking

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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10 Dec 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Financial Benchmarking" was conducted by Cardiff Metropolitan University, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This tender, falling under the services industry category specifically for financial management consultancy services, involved the analysis of audited financial data for academic and professional support services. The procurement was completed using a direct method, specifically described as "below threshold - without competition," indicating a simpler procurement process without open competition. Key dates include the contract sign-off on 30th October 2025, with the contract period running from 12th December 2025 to 12th June 2026. The tender has passed through to the award stage and concluded with the contract signing.

This contract presents business growth opportunities, especially suited for organisations with expertise in financial benchmarking and analysis of financial data in an academic setting. As the successful supplier is Etio, a large enterprise based in Sheffield, other similar-sized companies with experience in financial consultancy, particularly those familiar with UK and Welsh devolved regulations, could find similar future opportunities promising. Engaging in such contracts could broaden a business's portfolio and deepen its reputation within the public sector, especially in higher education financial management services.

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Notice Title

Financial Benchmarking

Notice Description

Financial benchmarking of academic and professional support services. Analysis of audited financial data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081479-2025
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

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 12 Jun 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

ETIO

Further Information

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