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Apprenticeship Standards

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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22 Aug 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, a dynamic institution based in Salford, England, completed a public procurement process for the provision of apprenticeship standards, awarding the contract to Corndel. This procurement involved a selective process under a framework agreement and was split into two lots: Lot 1 for Data Technician (Level 3) and Data Analyst (Level 4) and Lot 2 for Team Leader (Level 3) and Operations Manager (Level 5) courses. The award stage was finalized on 22nd August 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 1st September 2026. This procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category with a total contract value of £540,000.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, specifically those with expertise in delivering apprenticeship programmes. Suitable candidates would include Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) capable of supporting vocational training needs. With its focus on industry-relevant skills development at a vibrant university in a major urban centre, participating companies can enhance their service footprint and potentially establish long-term collaborative relationships within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Standards

Notice Description

The University of Salford is a vibrant and industry focused campus-based University located in the heart of Salford, just two miles from the centre of Manchester. The University is looking to work with an apprenticeship partner to deliver the following programmes: Lot 1 - * Data Technician - Level 3 (ST0795) * Data Analyst - Level 4 (ST018) Lot 2- * Team Leader - Level 3 (ST0384) * Operations Manager - Level 5 (ST0385) This tender exercise will be split into two Lots. Lot 1 is for; Data Technician - Level 3 & Data Analyst - Level 4. Lot 2 is for; Team Leader - Level 3 & Operations Manager - Level 5.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85ea68cc-8146-412b-84ee-68a61df4cbe0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51634db3-9512-4f27-b7dd-d07887bc203d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
o.h.ward@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNDEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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