---
title: "IT Managed Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050158"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050158.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE COLLEGE"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# IT Managed Support

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050158

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## Summary

Cardiff and Vale College has awarded a contract for IT Managed Support services to Circle IT Solutions Ltd, marking the completion of the procurement process. The open procedure resulted in a contract valued at approximately GBP 1,816,208 (net). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The award follows a competitive process with five final-stage bids submitted, although no bids from SMEs or VCSEs were in the final stage. The contract begins on 1st July 2026 and runs until 28th February 2029, with a potential extension until February 2030. This project is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and concerns service delivery in the UK, particularly within the UKL region.

This opportunity is significant for businesses aiming to demonstrate expertise in IT management services and secure a long-term contractual relationship with a major educational institution. Large enterprises or companies with a solid track record in delivering comprehensive IT support to higher education institutions would be well-suited to such tenders. The procurement, performed through an open procedure, provided a fair and transparent environment for businesses to compete, encouraging innovation and offering a framework that allows reassessment and potential extensions based on performance and future needs.

## Notice

Management of outsourced IT support for Cardiff and Vale College

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract will be for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048138-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | £2,800,000 |
| Awards value | £1,816,208 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF AND VALE COLLEGE |
| Locality | BARRY |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF62 8YJ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Electoral ward | Illtyd |
| Westminster constituency | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048138-2026
- 11 Apr 2025 at 11:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014565-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048138-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014565-2025
  11th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=330909
  ITT Document

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cavc.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/

## Provenance

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