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Clearing 2026

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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30 Mar 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the University of Salford's Clearing 2026 project falls under higher education services and is situated in Salford, England, with a postal code of M4 5WT. The buying organisation, University of Salford, procured services through a selective method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with a contract value of approximately £283,736. The process reached the award stage on 30th March 2026, with the contract period set from 1st June to 30th September 2026. The procurement category pertains to services, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as suitable candidates.

This tender presents significant opportunities for marketing agencies, particularly those specialising in higher education services, to establish and expand business relations with academic institutions like the University of Salford. SMEs with expertise in providing innovative solutions within the education sector are well-positioned to compete, as the procurement framework accommodates such organisations, fostering business growth through collaboration with established educational entities. The awarded contract to SMRS Ltd suggests further business prospects in the Northwest England region, particularly around Manchester and Salford, encouraging local business engagement and development.

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Notice Title

Clearing 2026

Notice Description

Contract award notice for University of Salford, Clearing 2026. Procurement under Marketing Agency Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec0c2af2-75de-459d-97c7-4f8de4aaf228
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023762a4-68d5-48cb-a56e-71f808a75c92
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£283,736 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SMRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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