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Leadership and people development for Campus Futures

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed a contracting process for leadership and people development under the Campus Futures initiative, concentrating on strategic implementation and alignment with transformation programmes. This procurement falls within the "services" category and specifically relates to business services in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The process was conducted under Welsh devolved regulations, with the procurement method being "direct" and below the threshold without competition. The contract, signed on 20th March 2026, runs until 20th September 2026 and has a gross value of £192,000. The primary delivery location for this project is Cardiff, United Kingdom.

The project by Cardiff University offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, strategic planning, and organisational development to engage with transformative academic programmes. With the supplier role being successfully undertaken by Quirk, an SME, other similar small to medium-sized enterprises or those within the same service scope could find potential to seize future opportunities within educational transformation projects. Businesses with expertise in integrating various infrastructure components and aligning initiatives could thrive in these procurement circumstances, building strategic partnerships within the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leadership and people development for Campus Futures

Notice Description

Taking the transformation from end-state vision to strategic plan and operational implementation Maintain momentum by connecting existing infrastructure, emerging initiatives and future investment Ensure consistent alignment with Academic Futures and other major transformation programmes. This work initialises a significant programme of transformation ensuring there is an operational plan in place ahead of the recruitment of the ne PVC Campus Futures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067059
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025770-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 20 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

QUIRK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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