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Contract Management and Emarketplace solution

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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09 Mar 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has successfully completed the procurement process for its Contract Management and Emarketplace solution. The procurement was initiated through a direct method below the threshold, exempt from competition, and is categorised under the industry of software package and information systems. The contract was signed and made active on 26th February 2026, and will remain in effect until 25th March 2029. The procurement involves goods delivery in the region of UKL22, United Kingdom. Managed by the procurement services of Cardiff University, located in Cardiff, this completion stage marks a successful procurement journey under Welsh devolved regulations and signifies the university's endeavour in streamlining its contract management operations.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT solutions, particularly in providing contract management systems and emarketplace platforms. The direct procurement method favours suppliers capable of delivering tailored solutions quickly, fitting businesses with efficiency and reliability as their key competencies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find substantial growth potential due to Cardiff University's focus on specific solutions without extensive competition. Businesses looking to expand their reach or establish a foothold in the software services industry within Wales or broader UK markets should find this opportunity particularly enticing, given the strategic importance and length of the contract period.

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Notice Title

Contract Management and Emarketplace solution

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice for Cardiff University's Contract Management and Emarketplace solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06657d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020951-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,256 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ONEADVANCED

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