Award

FindAMasters and FindAPhD

  • Cardiff University

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-005674

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060c02

Published 22 January 2026, 11:33am



Scope

Reference

CU.2075.MP

Description

FindAPhD is a leading global platform for advertising PhD opportunities, connecting universities with prospective doctoral candidates worldwide. It provides a centralized hub where students can search for funded PhD projects, research programs, and scholarships across diverse disciplines. By leveraging FindAPhD, institutions can significantly enhance their visibility among a highly targeted audience of motivated researchers.

As part of this procurement, Cardiff University will purchase the Recommended Package from FindAPhD. This premium option offers the most comprehensive level of service, ensuring maximum exposure for our research programs and projects. Key features include:


Contract 1. FindAMasters and FindAPhD

Supplier

Contract value

  • £70,200 excluding VAT
  • £84,240 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

10 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

23 January 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 February 2026 to 9 November 2028
  • 2 years, 9 months, 9 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 72212224 - Web page editing software development services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition


Supplier

FindAUniversity

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZR-5166-PXXN

77 Sidney Street

SHEFFIELD

S1 4RG

United Kingdom

Region: UKE32 - Sheffield

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. FindAMasters and FindAPhD


Contracting authority

Cardiff University

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVT-4343-HWYR

Procurement Services

Cardiff

CF24 4HQ

United Kingdom

Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales