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4GU Report

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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26 May 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed a procurement process titled "4GU Report," focusing on business services within the law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security sectors. The process fell under Welsh devolved regulations and followed a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, reflecting the simplified approach for contracts of this size. The procurement was finalised with the award on 26 May 2026, and the contract, valued at £79,000 (gross amount £94,800), covers the period from 22 May to 31 August 2026. The project is located in Cardiff, UK, with all related services delivered within this region.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in the service sector categories mentioned, particularly those operating efficiently under direct award conditions. Given the nature of the procurement method—without competition—it's an advantageous scenario for large-scale companies like Elsevier, the awarded supplier from the Netherlands, which can leverage existing capabilities and infrastructure to swiftly execute the agreement. Enterprises with a strategic interest in public sector collaborations and a presence in or services extendable to the UK region have the potential for growth through similar engagements.

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Notice Title

4GU Report

Notice Description

Sib-Threshold Contract Details Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048436-2026
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
Large

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
£79,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ELSEVIER

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