---
title: "SafeZone"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0699e7"
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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-0699e7

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## Summary

Cardiff University has completed a procurement process for the "SafeZone" mobile phone app, classified under software package and information systems. This process, initiated on 15th May 2026, involves the purchase of goods through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, specifically a call off from the Government Framework (GCloud). The awarding of the contract to CriticalArc Limited signifies the transition to the award stage. The procurement is being executed within the region designated as UKL, particularly focusing on enhancing educational facilities. The contract, valued at GBP 166,503, was signed on 14th May 2026, further demonstrating a prompt progression from tender to award within a span of two days.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software solutions delivered on cloud-based platforms. As the procurement was conducted through a Government Framework, businesses already part of or entering such frameworks are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. An environment where public sector projects are awarded without the need for open competition emphasizes the importance of establishing strong connections within governmental procurement departments and pre-existing frameworks. Given the sector's focus, companies developing innovative software systems or possessing unique technology solutions could leverage this contract to bolster their market presence and pursue further collaborations within the education and public sector.

## 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/044868-2026 |
| 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 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044868-2026

## 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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