Tender

Industry Project Providers

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 13:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford seeks a specialist company to manage industry-sourced Live Dissertation Projects for MSc students in Data Science, AI, and IoT with Data Science. The buying organisation is located in Salford, UK, and operates under the sub-central government public authority category. This tender is in the 'services' industry category, focusing on project management consultancy and higher education services. The procurement follows an open competition method below the threshold. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Kaveh Kiani or Dion Horsfield via the provided emails to submit quotations. The tender period closes on 29 January 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 23 January 2026.

This opportunity can provide significant business growth for companies experienced in project management consultancy, particularly those familiar with educational partnerships in the tech sector. Companies equipped with a robust methodology for sourcing and managing industry projects, delivering workshops, and showcasing a track record of relevant experience will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The contract, valued at £100,000, commences on 1 May 2026 and runs until 1 May 2028, offering a substantial window for strategic involvement in advancing academic-industry collaborations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency in their proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Industry Project Providers

Notice Description

The University of Salford is seeking a specialist industry engagement company to identify, secure, and manage industry-sourced Live Dissertation Projects for MSc students in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and IoT with Data Science. The appointed company will act as an intermediary between industry partners, students, and the University. Please see attached for full details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003507-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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