---
title: "4GU Report"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# 4GU Report

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2b2

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## Summary

Cardiff University has completed a procurement process titled "4GU Report," focusing on business services within the law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security sectors. The process fell under Welsh devolved regulations and followed a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, reflecting the simplified approach for contracts of this size. The procurement was finalised with the award on 26 May 2026, and the contract, valued at £79,000 (gross amount £94,800), covers the period from 22 May to 31 August 2026. The project is located in Cardiff, UK, with all related services delivered within this region.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in the service sector categories mentioned, particularly those operating efficiently under direct award conditions. Given the nature of the procurement method—without competition—it's an advantageous scenario for large-scale companies like Elsevier, the awarded supplier from the Netherlands, which can leverage existing capabilities and infrastructure to swiftly execute the agreement. Enterprises with a strategic interest in public sector collaborations and a presence in or services extendable to the UK region have the potential for growth through similar engagements.

## Notice

Sib-Threshold Contract Details Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048436-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,000 |

## 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 | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 08:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048436-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048436-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details 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

## Provenance

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