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26 May 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Metropolitan University has recently completed a procurement process for a "Student Engagement and Event Management Platform." The award phase of this procurement was completed on 26 May 2026. The platform, aimed at managing event bookings for prospective students efficiently, falls under the services category and involves software supply services. This procurement was executed as a direct procedure below the threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded to Gecko Labs Limited, based in Edinburgh, with the contract period extending from 25 May 2026 to 24 May 2027, valued at approximately £65,999.99.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in software solutions and service management platforms. While this specific contract has been awarded, similar future contracts may offer growth potential for businesses that provide digital engagement and event management services. Organisations capable of delivering cost-effective, innovative, and efficient software solutions will find themselves well-positioned for similar tenders. This opportunity specifically benefits large scale suppliers who can fulfil comprehensive service contracts within the UK region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Engagement and Event Management Platform

Notice Description

To manage event bookings efficiently for prospective students

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048536-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 24 May 2027 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 Metropolitan University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Postcode Area
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
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GECKO LABS LIMITED

Further Information

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