---
title: "National Survey on Barriers to Cyber Security Adoption amongst Businesses in the UK"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145794"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145794.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-02-07"
---

# National Survey on Barriers to Cyber Security Adoption amongst Businesses in the UK

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-145794

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## Summary

Cardiff University has conducted a public procurement process titled "National Survey on Barriers to Cyber Security Adoption amongst Businesses in the UK". This procurement, under the services category, is aimed at commissioning a survey company or consultancy to design and administer a questionnaire to a representative sample of UK businesses, targeting between 500-1000 valid responses. The process, which took place in Cardiff, has progressed through the award stage, with Misca Advisors Ltd being awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 7th February 2025, following an open procurement method that initially started with the tender invitation dated 5th November 2024. The tender submission deadline was set for 25th November 2024, and the award was finalized by 19th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services, particularly those proficient in cyber security questionnaires. Companies that possess ISO20252:2019 certification are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria. Winning such contracts can enhance a business’s portfolio, demonstrate expertise in the cyber security domain, and provide substantial growth opportunities by working with a prestigious institution like Cardiff University.

## Notice

The aim of this procurement process is to commission a survey company/consultancy to design and administer a questionnaire to a representative sample of UK businesses in various strata/clusters with the aim of achieving between 500-1000 valid responses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145794 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| 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 | MISCA ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311210 - Telephone survey services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 15:41 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145794
- 5 Nov 2024 at 14:39 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145794

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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