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Provision of Device and Application Management

University of South Wales · Education

In brief

University of South Wales awarded IT and software work to Academia Ltd on 18 June 2026.

The notice gives a value of £2,833,333 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 8 June 2026.

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What the notice says

IT Services transitioned to Microsoft Intune in 2021, moving from on-premise device management to a cloud-based model to improve security, scalability, and consistency across Windows devices. This supports flexible working, strengthens compliance with Cyber Essentials, and helps maintain eligibility for funding and procurement opportunities requiring certification. The implementation has already delivered benefits such as improved visibility, standardisation, and reduced support overheads. The next phase is to expand into more advanced cloud-native endpoint management, including Desktop as a Service (DaaS), to further modernise service delivery. The strategy also aims to shift IT Services from reactive support to more proactive, analytics-driven management using Intune telemetry and automation. This will improve device provisioning, enable zero-touch deployment, and expand specialist capability. Overall, the goal is to create a scalable, flexible operating model that can respond to demand fluctuations while reducing operational risk, improving compliance, and supporting the University’s longer-term digital strategy over the next three years.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Academia Ltd
2 bids received
£1,627,200
Awarded 18 June 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 082089-2025
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 082628-2025
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 027693-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 057596-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 082089-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 11 December 2025, last updated 18 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.