Award

Targetted Support

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Award

31 Oct 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed a procurement process for its "Targetted Support" programme, classified under education services and conducted in the UK, specifically in the Cardiff region. The process utilised a limited procurement method, which involved a call-off from the Healthcare Trust Framework without prior publication of a competitive call. This award contracted the Nous Group to deliver specified services within the programme. The contract was signed on 2nd September 2025 and is valued at £291,500. The procurement process falls outside the usual directives' scope, as indicated by its legal classification.

This tender process is a promising opportunity for businesses operating within the educational services sector, especially those adept in working under frameworks such as the Healthcare Trust Framework. While Cardiff University served as the contracting authority, the process showcased the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in public sector opportunities, evidenced by the successful award to Nous Group, an SME. Companies with expertise in targeted support services geared towards educational hubs may consider similar tenders for growth and expansion in public procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Targetted Support

Notice Description

Targetted Support for Hubs programme

Procurement Information

Call-Off from Healthcare Trust Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-157647
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157647
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£291,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anthony Hale
Contact Email
halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
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
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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