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National Survey on Barriers to Cyber Security Adoption amongst Businesses in the UK

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has conducted a public procurement process titled "National Survey on Barriers to Cyber Security Adoption amongst Businesses in the UK". This procurement, under the services category, is aimed at commissioning a survey company or consultancy to design and administer a questionnaire to a representative sample of UK businesses, targeting between 500-1000 valid responses. The process, which took place in Cardiff, has progressed through the award stage, with Misca Advisors Ltd being awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 7th February 2025, following an open procurement method that initially started with the tender invitation dated 5th November 2024. The tender submission deadline was set for 25th November 2024, and the award was finalized by 19th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services, particularly those proficient in cyber security questionnaires. Companies that possess ISO20252:2019 certification are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria. Winning such contracts can enhance a business’s portfolio, demonstrate expertise in the cyber security domain, and provide substantial growth opportunities by working with a prestigious institution like Cardiff University.

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Notice Title

National Survey on Barriers to Cyber Security Adoption amongst Businesses in the UK

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement process is to commission a survey company/consultancy to design and administer a questionnaire to a representative sample of UK businesses in various strata/clusters with the aim of achieving between 500-1000 valid responses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145794
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145794
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79311210 - Telephone survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Services, Stuart Franklin
Contact Email
procurement@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MISCA ADVISORS

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