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title: "Year in Industry Student Placements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06860a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Year in Industry Student Placements

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06860a

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## Summary

Cardiff University has concluded the procurement process for the "Year in Industry Student Placements" tender, with the most recent contract awarded on 8 May 2026. The initiative focuses on providing industrial placement opportunities for second-year students from the School of Engineering. This contract, which spans from 8 May 2026 to 1 November 2028, was awarded through a direct method under Schedule 5, Regulation 41 of the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement category is services, specifically higher education services and industrial training services, with a gross contract value of £600,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the successful supplier being SYMMONS MADGE ASSOCIATES LIMITED, based in Barry, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and industrial training services. With Cardiff University looking to renew and extend current service provisions, businesses with existing capabilities in similar sectors are uniquely positioned to benefit. The targeted support for the School of Engineering’s placement programme can attract companies that focus on sustaining educational outcomes and enhancing student capacity building. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region with relevant experience can explore potential collaborations or prepare for future engagements with Cardiff University. Given the two-year contract period and substantial financial commitment, suppliers offering robust and innovative solutions to enhance student practical experiences are encouraged to leverage such opportunities for growth and partnership.

## Notice

Cardiff University's School of Engineering requires external support for the provision of year in industry student placements.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award under Schedule 5, Regulation 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 on the basis that:The contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where: (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. Continuity of the service provision with no satisfactory alternatives. A change/cessation of service provision would negatively impact the School of Engineering's student experience and capability to teach. An agreement is required as the placements are for 2nd year students only and the School of Engineering need to see the cohort of students through their degrees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042235-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYMMONS MADGE ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80531100 - Industrial training services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 07:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042235-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035707-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035511-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042235-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035707-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035511-2026
  20th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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