---
title: "SOC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d741"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-30"
---

# SOC

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d741

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## Summary

Cardiff University, a body governed by public law, recently completed a public procurement process for IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support, under the project title "SOC". This procurement falls within the services category and was conducted using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The process, classified under the CPV code 72000000 for IT services, was concluded with the signing of a contract with CDW Limited on 30th October 2025. The project location is identified within the UKL22 region, supporting Cardiff University's infrastructure needs.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of meeting the high standards of quality and price set out in the award criteria. Given that the procurement method involved a mini-competition under a framework, large businesses like CDW Limited, with substantial resources and capabilities, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging with public sector procurement at such a scale could foster robust business growth and establish stronger market positioning within the UK IT services sector. This procurement highlights Cardiff University's intent to collaborate with capable and efficient service providers that can support their operational objectives.

## Notice

Palo Alto SOC

### Procurement Information

Mini Competition under framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069798-2025 |
| Notice type | 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,369,488 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| 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 | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069798-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0258

## Provenance

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