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Database specialising in consumer data and market intelligence

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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26 May 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Metropolitan University has concluded a procurement process which is in the Award stage for a project titled "Database specialising in consumer data and market intelligence". This tender falls under the services category and is specifically for database and market research services. Located in Cardiff, UK, the procurement was conducted under the legal jurisdiction of Welsh devolved regulations and the UKPGA. The procurement method was direct with no competition due to the below threshold value. Contract implementation is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028, with a total contract value of £43,400 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for firms involved in database services, market research, and subscription services. Given the specific nature of the project, businesses offering comprehensive market intelligence and consumer data solutions stand to benefit most, such as large-scale operations similar to the awarded supplier, Mintel International Group LTD. This contract enables businesses in the database and market intelligence sector to establish or enhance their market presence within the education sector, particularly in providing resources for university students and staff to analyse market trends.

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Notice Title

Database specialising in consumer data and market intelligence

Notice Description

Database offering up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive information, enabling Cardiff Met students to monitor and compare international market trends across multiple sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048826-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

79310000 - Market research services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINTEL INTERNATIONAL GROUP

Further Information

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