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Year in Industry Student Placements

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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20 Apr 2026 at 13:51

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20 Apr 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, a public authority classified under Welsh devolved regulations, has concluded a procurement process for its School of Engineering's "Year in Industry Student Placements." This endeavour falls under the services category, specifically targeting higher education and industrial training services. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to SYMMONS MADGE ASSOCIATES LIMITED. The direct procurement method was utilised for efficiency and continuity, with the award notice published on 20 April 2026. The contract spans from 8 May 2026 to 1 November 2028, ensuring uninterrupted service provision for Cardiff's engineering students.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises well-versed in industrial training and higher education services. It highlights the importance of maintaining continuity in academic and training services, emphasising opportunities for SMEs as the procurement process has been specifically favourable to small organisations. Businesses specialising in educational placements and training modules, particularly those with existing ties to the Cardiff academic community, are well-positioned to benefit from continued collaboration and partnership developments. With substantial funding amounting to £600,000, Cardiff University's commitment to enhancing student experiences is evident—an attractive proposition for potential service providers aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Year in Industry Student Placements

Notice Description

Cardiff University's School of Engineering requires external support for the provision of year in industry student placements.

Procurement Information

Direct Award under Schedule 5, Regulation 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 on the basis that: The contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where: (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. Continuity of the service provision with no satisfactory alternatives. A change/cessation of service provision would negatively impact the School of Engineering's student experience and capability to teach. An agreement is required as the placements are for 2nd year students only and the School of Engineering need to see the cohort of students through their degrees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06860a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035707-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80531100 - Industrial training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

SYMMONS MADGE ASSOCIATES

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