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title: "Provision of Device and Application Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f411"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2026-06-18"
---

# Provision of Device and Application Management

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f411

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## Summary

The University of South Wales executed a procurement process for the "Provision of Device and Application Management," with activities spanning from initial planning to contract award. The main industry category for this procurement was IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The University, located in Pontypridd, Wales, conducted this procurement under Welsh devolved regulations. The process adopted a selective procurement method, described as a "Competitive flexible procedure," indicating a strategic and thoroughly considered approach. Key dates in the process included the award date on 18th June 2026, with the contracting period commencing on 1st July 2026 and potentially extending to 2031, indicating a long-term engagement focused on evolving IT service capabilities.

For businesses within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in device management and application delivery, this tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth and collaboration. Leveraging cloud-based solutions like Microsoft Intune and capabilities in Desktop as a Service (DaaS) can meet the strategic objectives outlined by the University. Large firms, like Academia Limited, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate that established companies with innovative IT solutions and a capacity to scale can find lucrative partnerships through such procurement deals. The significant contract value underscores the University's commitment to modernising its IT infrastructure, inviting businesses that can contribute to its digital strategy and foster technological advancements.

## Notice

IT Services transitioned to Microsoft Intune in 2021, moving from on-premise device management to a cloud-based model to improve security, scalability, and consistency across Windows devices. This supports flexible working, strengthens compliance with Cyber Essentials, and helps maintain eligibility for funding and procurement opportunities requiring certification. The implementation has already delivered benefits such as improved visibility, standardisation, and reduced support overheads. The next phase is to expand into more advanced cloud-native endpoint management, including Desktop as a Service (DaaS), to further modernise service delivery. The strategy also aims to shift IT Services from reactive support to more proactive, analytics-driven management using Intune telemetry and automation. This will improve device provisioning, enable zero-touch deployment, and expand specialist capability. Overall, the goal is to create a scalable, flexible operating model that can respond to demand fluctuations while reducing operational risk, improving compliance, and supporting the University's longer-term digital strategy over the next three years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: University of South Wales will have the ability to extend the initial 3-year term by a further 2-years in 1-year increments.

### Planning Information

Completion of the preliminary market engagement questionnaire via the below link
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/82528870019B0D927823
If etenderwales hasn't previously been used, please sign up via the below link. 
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do
Engagement will close on the 16/01/26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057596-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,833,333 |
| Lots value | £2,833,333 |
| Awards value | £1,627,200 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 13:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057596-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027693-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 16:03 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082628-2025
- 11 Dec 2025 at 14:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082089-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057596-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027693-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082628-2025
  12th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082089-2025
  11th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/07096176019D25BB1073
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/82528870019B0D927823
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southwales.ac.uk/

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