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Request for Information - Teaching Excellence Capability Consultancy - 2026-3526-TECC-SD-MW

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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25 Jun 2026 at 09:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Teaching Excellence Capability Consultancy - 2026-3526-TECC-SD-MW." This initiative seeks to enhance the University's teaching excellence through a consultancy partnership, falling under the "Education and training services" category. The procurement is based in Manchester, England, with an engagement end date for initial consultation set for 9th July 2026. Although the University is no longer considered a 'body governed by public law,' it still adheres to sound procurement practices. Prospective suppliers can access the details via the University's procurement portal, In-Tend.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in educational service design and academic development. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The process involves defining scalable practices to boost teaching capabilities, requiring expertise in human-centred service design and iterative delivery. Businesses capable of developing strategic plans and harnessing evidence-based solutions to achieve tangible educational outcomes will find this procurement particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Teaching Excellence Capability Consultancy - 2026-3526-TECC-SD-MW

Notice Description

The University of Manchester is a large, research-intensive, discipline-diverse institution seeking to strengthen its approach to Teaching Excellence. The University is exploring how to develop a user focused, coherent, evidence-informed, institution-wide capability to support teaching enhancement, academic development, and improved student outcomes. As part of this, the University is considering engaging an external consultancy partner to support a short-term discovery and design phase. The aim of this work is for the University to * Define and propose an approach to coherent and scalable institutional capability and practice based on human centred service design * Develop a robust, evidence-based case for future investment * Develop a plan, including resource requirements, to build engagement, momentum, and practical learning to ensure behaviour change and benefits * Embed service design and iterative delivery (test/learn/scale) in delivery and in proposed capability The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice. Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f18d8a84-9abf-4344-b92f-41468682f45d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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