Award

Project Management Resource for Transformation Services

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Award

06 Feb 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by Cardiff University, involved the allocation of a contract titled "Project Management Resource for Transformation Services". It was targeted at the services industry, specifically focusing on recruitment services to support significant projects within the Programme Manager's jurisdiction. The procurement was carried out through a direct method below threshold, without competition. The project's location is set in Cardiff, United Kingdom, under the Welsh devolved regulations. Key dates include the contract's active period, from 27 January 2026 to 4 August 2026, with the award made active as of the document's publication on 6 February 2026.

The contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in project management and recruitment services, particularly those looking to enhance their portfolio in the education sector. Large enterprises, similar in stature to STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP, the winning supplier, would be well-positioned to seize such opportunities. The need to support transformation services provides a platform for businesses to showcase their project management capabilities and establish long-term relationships with institutions like Cardiff University, thus contributing significantly to business growth and sector expansion.

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Notice Title

Project Management Resource for Transformation Services

Notice Description

A Project Manager is needed to support the Programme Manager in the College and Schools Programme until August 2026 for work on two significant projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011001-2026
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

79600000 - Recruitment 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
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 4 Aug 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 UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Declan Kelly
Contact Email
kellyd9@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STHREE PARTNERSHIP

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