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SafeZone

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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15 May 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SafeZone Mobile Phone App" was conducted by Cardiff University, a public body governed by law. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and services the UKL22 region. The contracting process is identified as a limited procurement without prior publication under a government framework (GCloud), and the procurement stage was marked as complete with the awarding dated 14 May 2026. The contract was awarded to CriticalArc Limited, a UK-based SME, for an amount of £166,503.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and information systems tailored for educational institutions and security services. SMEs capable of providing innovative mobile applications designed to enhance safety in campus environments could benefit substantially. The contract, facilitated through a prestigious institution like Cardiff University, offers a valuable credential and the potential for building partnerships within the public sector. This procurement approach allows specialised businesses to access government frameworks, providing structured pathways for participation and future growth.

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Notice Title

SafeZone

Notice Description

SafeZone Mobile Phone App

Procurement Information

Call off from Government Framework (GCloud)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044817-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£166,503 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITICALARC

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