---
title: "Doctoral Research Manager Annual Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058568"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-08-11"
---

# Doctoral Research Manager Annual Renewal

Buyer: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058568

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## Summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University has completed a procurement process regarding the annual renewal of its Doctoral Research Manager portal. The procurement, identified by ID "ocds-h6vhtk-058568", falls under the industry category of services and took place under UK regulations applicable to public authorities. This process was conducted via a direct procurement method, specified as "Below threshold - without competition," with a contract start date of 1st August 2025 and completion by 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £49,000, signed on 31st July 2025. Located at their Llandaff campus in Cardiff, the University's completion of this procurement marks the advancement to the award stage of the tender.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth within the subscription services industry, attracting companies able to deliver comprehensive and reliable services. While Cardiff Metropolitan University has contracted Haplo Services, based in London, large enterprises with well-established capabilities in managing academic or research portals would find such tenders highly suitable. Such opportunities enable businesses to expand their client base while showcasing their expertise in managing tailored digital platforms crucial for educational institutions.

## Notice

This notice is in relation to the University's annual renewal of our Doctoral Research Manager portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047737-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 2YB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Llandaff |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAPLO SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2025 at 14:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047737-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047737-2025
  11th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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