Planning

Curriculum Management System

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 15:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Metropolitan University is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process to acquire a comprehensive Curriculum Management System. This process is classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems." The university, located in Cardiff, is conducting preliminary market engagement scheduled to conclude by 19 February 2026. Interested parties are invited to access documentation through the University's 'In-Tend' portal, where communication will be facilitated. The procurement is aimed at securing goods valued at £420,000 and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations, with a contract period envisaged to start from 1 September 2026 for a duration of three years. A future notice date for further communication is planned for 1 May 2026.

This procurement provides an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to collaborate with Cardiff Metropolitan University, particularly those offering Curriculum Management Systems. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality software solutions at a competitive price within the specified deadline will find this tender particularly appealing. The opportunity is well-suited for companies looking to expand their footprint within the education sector and work with sub-central government entities in the UKL region. With the market engagement phase currently underway, companies eager to showcase their capabilities stand to benefit from early involvement in shaping product offerings that meet the University's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Curriculum Management System

Notice Description

Through this pre-market engagement (PME), Cardiff Metropolitan University ("the University") is seeking to gain a better understanding of the current systems and service capabilities available in the marketplace, that could potentially provide a comprehensive Curriculum Management System (CMS) to the University.

Planning Information

The process will be conducted via the University’s ‘In-Tend’ portal, where interested parties will be able to access the initial documentation in the form of a questionnaire, receive all process related notifications and issue correspondence. The portal web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffmet/aspx/Home The notice web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffmet/aspx/ProjectManage/262 Outgoing messages from the University will be sent to bidders using the email address entered as part of the portal registration process. In considering what email address to use for this purpose, we strongly recommend that a generic, shared email mail account is used to help avoid any loss of communication through changes of staff or staff sickness or holidays that may occur. On review of submissions, the University intends to invite a maximum of four (n=4) interested parties to demonstrate their system to a panel of University stakeholders. All further details are contained within the PME documentation pack to be found via the In-Tend portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065431
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013537-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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