Award

API Manager

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2024 at 00:00

Tender

27 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University initiated a procurement process for an API Manager. The university, based in Cardiff, UK, aims to purchase a managed SaaS platform to enhance connectivity with corporate systems. The procurement stage was awarded, with a contract signed on 31st December 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure in the services category.

This tender by Cardiff University for an API Manager presents a growth opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs in the services sector. Companies offering SaaS solutions, connectivity services, or tech integration products could compete effectively in this procurement process. The deadline for tender submission was 8th December 2023, offering a clear timeline for interested businesses to engage and submit their proposals.

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Notice Title

API Manager

Notice Description

We currently host all of our systems on-prem, but will be looking to purchase a managed SaaS platform while still having the ability to create an on-prem data plane to assist with connectivity with some of our ageing corporate systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-135922
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135922
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Adam Davies
Contact Email
daviesar8@caerdydd.ac.uk, daviesg74@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
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
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAVITEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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