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Renewal of Student Record System

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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28 Jul 2026 at 09:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Metropolitan University has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of a Student Record System. This tender aimed at enhancing the management of student journeys from application through to graduation. The contract was awarded on 28th July 2026, with a contract period set from 1st August 2026 to 1st August 2027. The procurement was managed under a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, and fell under the industry category of software package and information systems. The geographic focus is in Cardiff, with the address at Llandaff Campus, Cardiff, CF5 2YB, United Kingdom. The procurement, tagged under 'award' and 'contract', adheres to Welsh devolved regulations, identifying the buyer as a public authority in sub-central government.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the software industry, especially those specialising in educational technology solutions. Enterprises with robust software package capabilities, similar to those of the successful supplier, Thesis Systems UK Ltd, are well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. The contract, valued at £120,400 gross, could particularly appeal to companies eager to partner with public authorities and enhance their market presence in the education sector. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can foster growth through high-profile governmental collaborations, while contributing to quality enhancements in student management systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Student Record System

Notice Description

Renewal of a Student Record System to handle the student journey from application to enrolment, progression and graduation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071066-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£100,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THESIS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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