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Future Lifelong Learning Consultant

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Award

11 May 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Cardiff University, a public undertaking based in Cardiff, UK, involved the award of a "Future Lifelong Learning Consultant" contract. The process, categorised under services, specifically business and management consultancy services, was completed using a direct procurement method described as below threshold and without competition. The tender was issued on a sub-threshold direct award basis, initiated under the UK public regulations applicable to Welsh devolved regulations. The contract, "FLL Consultancy," was formally signed on 27 April 2026, set to commence on 15 May 2026 and conclude on 31 August 2026, with the contract valued at £49,050, gross amounting to £58,860.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services aiming to expand their portfolio in the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier, Enfuse Group Ltd based in London, are aptly positioned to compete for such tenders. The nature of this procurement suggests that enterprises offering flexible, innovative consultancy solutions stand to benefit considerably, particularly those seeking to establish or enhance partnerships with academic institutions like Cardiff University. Such engagements can pave the way for long-term collaborations and heightened visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Future Lifelong Learning Consultant

Notice Description

Notification of a sub-threshold Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043074-2026
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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
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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

ENFUSE GROUP

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