---
title: "Student Engagement and Event Management Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Student Engagement and Event Management Platform

Buyer: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2f0

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## Summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University has recently completed a procurement process for a "Student Engagement and Event Management Platform." The award phase of this procurement was completed on 26 May 2026. The platform, aimed at managing event bookings for prospective students efficiently, falls under the services category and involves software supply services. This procurement was executed as a direct procedure below the threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded to Gecko Labs Limited, based in Edinburgh, with the contract period extending from 25 May 2026 to 24 May 2027, valued at approximately £65,999.99.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in software solutions and service management platforms. While this specific contract has been awarded, similar future contracts may offer growth potential for businesses that provide digital engagement and event management services. Organisations capable of delivering cost-effective, innovative, and efficient software solutions will find themselves well-positioned for similar tenders. This opportunity specifically benefits large scale suppliers who can fulfil comprehensive service contracts within the UK region.

## Notice

To manage event bookings efficiently for prospective students

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048536-2026 |
| 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 | 24 May 2026 - 24 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,999 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 2YB |
| 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 | Llandaff |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GECKO LABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 10:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048536-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048536-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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