Award

Short Courses Membership Future Learn

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

01 Oct 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the University of Salford as the buying organisation, engaging in a procurement for "Short Courses Membership Future Learn". This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services, referenced by the CPV code 80000000. The procurement is situated in Salford, United Kingdom (UKD34 region). The process has reached the award stage, with a contract period from 1st October 2025 to 30th January 2027. The procurement was conducted through direct procurement under the "Below threshold - without competition" method, and the awarding of the contract to FutureLearn Limited was confirmed on 1st October 2025. The total contract value amounts to £36,000, and it concerns services provided over the specified term.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those capable of offering accredited short courses to large institutions like the University of Salford. SMEs like FutureLearn Limited, which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited to compete in such procurements that require a focused and specialised service offering. Direct procurement methods favour businesses that can swiftly deliver quality services, enhancing their reputation and creating potential pathways for long-term partnerships and collaboration with sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Short Courses Membership Future Learn

Notice Description

Annual membership for UoS future learn membership for short courses. Accredited supplier. Membership dates 31/07/2025 - 30/01/2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a57c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061141-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 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

FUTURELEARN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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