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02 Jul 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has concluded the procurement process for a contract with Manchester Metropolitan University for delivering a Digital User Experience (UX) Degree Apprenticeship Level 6. The contract pertains to vocational training services in the industry category of goods. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the tender reached the award stage on 30th June 2026. The contract is valued at £24,000 and will commence on 14th September 2026, running until 30th June 2030, with services provided across the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vocational training, especially those with expertise in digital user experience. Due to the selective procurement method, businesses eligible to participate generally include SMEs capable of fulfilling such educational partnership roles. The partnership with a prestigious university like Manchester Metropolitan University can bolster credentials for suppliers, expanding their portfolio and potentially leading to further educational contracts within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MMU - Digital User Experience (UX) Degree Apprenticeship Level 6

Notice Description

Contract between MHCLG and Manchester Metropolitan University for Digital User Experience (UX) Degree Apprenticeship Level 6. This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d41990c-ce41-47de-b5b9-9fef2b129fdc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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