---
title: "SafeZone"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0699c6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-15"
---

# SafeZone

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0699c6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "SafeZone Mobile Phone App" was conducted by Cardiff University, a public body governed by law. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and services the UKL22 region. The contracting process is identified as a limited procurement without prior publication under a government framework (GCloud), and the procurement stage was marked as complete with the awarding dated 14 May 2026. The contract was awarded to CriticalArc Limited, a UK-based SME, for an amount of £166,503.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and information systems tailored for educational institutions and security services. SMEs capable of providing innovative mobile applications designed to enhance safety in campus environments could benefit substantially. The contract, facilitated through a prestigious institution like Cardiff University, offers a valuable credential and the potential for building partnerships within the public sector. This procurement approach allows specialised businesses to access government frameworks, providing structured pathways for participation and future growth.

## Notice

SafeZone Mobile Phone App

### Procurement Information

Call off from Government Framework (GCloud)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044817-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £166,503 |

## 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 | CRITICALARC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044817-2026

## 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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