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Renewal of contract with existing provider.

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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22 Aug 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, classified as a public authority under sub-central government, has completed a procurement process for the renewal of a contract involving Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence services, aimed at enhancing student employability skills. Conducted via a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, this process falls under a special concession regime. The contract, valued at £62,400 gross, commences on 22nd August 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2027. It primarily covers business intelligence software development services. The awardee, JCR Group Ltd t/a Bodyswaps, is based in London, UK, and the procurement primarily pertains to service-based activities within the UK region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for technology businesses specialising in educational software and virtual reality applications. SMEs with expertise in integrating AI for educational purposes would find a lucrative opening in such tenders, especially those that can provide innovative solutions in the educational sector. As this is a contract renewal with an existing provider, other businesses can gain insights into the procurement dynamics at the University of Salford and position themselves for future opportunities by building similar capabilities and service offerings.

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Notice Title

Renewal of contract with existing provider.

Notice Description

This is a continuity of the school's implementation of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence to build and enhance students' employability skills

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050955-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212482 - Business intelligence software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@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

JCR GROUP LTD T/A BODYSWAPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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