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Provision of Device and Application Management

University of South Wales

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 09:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

12 Dec 2025 at 16:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 14:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales executed a procurement process for the "Provision of Device and Application Management," with activities spanning from initial planning to contract award. The main industry category for this procurement was IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The University, located in Pontypridd, Wales, conducted this procurement under Welsh devolved regulations. The process adopted a selective procurement method, described as a "Competitive flexible procedure," indicating a strategic and thoroughly considered approach. Key dates in the process included the award date on 18th June 2026, with the contracting period commencing on 1st July 2026 and potentially extending to 2031, indicating a long-term engagement focused on evolving IT service capabilities.

For businesses within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in device management and application delivery, this tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth and collaboration. Leveraging cloud-based solutions like Microsoft Intune and capabilities in Desktop as a Service (DaaS) can meet the strategic objectives outlined by the University. Large firms, like Academia Limited, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate that established companies with innovative IT solutions and a capacity to scale can find lucrative partnerships through such procurement deals. The significant contract value underscores the University's commitment to modernising its IT infrastructure, inviting businesses that can contribute to its digital strategy and foster technological advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Device and Application Management

Notice Description

IT Services transitioned to Microsoft Intune in 2021, moving from on-premise device management to a cloud-based model to improve security, scalability, and consistency across Windows devices. This supports flexible working, strengthens compliance with Cyber Essentials, and helps maintain eligibility for funding and procurement opportunities requiring certification. The implementation has already delivered benefits such as improved visibility, standardisation, and reduced support overheads. The next phase is to expand into more advanced cloud-native endpoint management, including Desktop as a Service (DaaS), to further modernise service delivery. The strategy also aims to shift IT Services from reactive support to more proactive, analytics-driven management using Intune telemetry and automation. This will improve device provisioning, enable zero-touch deployment, and expand specialist capability. Overall, the goal is to create a scalable, flexible operating model that can respond to demand fluctuations while reducing operational risk, improving compliance, and supporting the University's longer-term digital strategy over the next three years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: University of South Wales will have the ability to extend the initial 3-year term by a further 2-years in 1-year increments.

Planning Information

Completion of the preliminary market engagement questionnaire via the below link https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/82528870019B0D927823 If etenderwales hasn't previously been used, please sign up via the below link. https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do Engagement will close on the 16/01/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f411
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057596-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£2,833,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,833,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,627,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of South Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Academia Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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