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Delivery of online courses

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, a public authority operating under sub-central government categorisation, has completed a procurement process for the delivery of online courses. The tender, titled "Delivery of online courses," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on training services. The process was executed using the direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, resulting in a contract awarded to FutureLearn Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. The contract was signed on 30 July 2024 and is active from 31 July 2024 to 31 July 2027, with a gross contract value of £108,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the online educational sector, particularly those capable of providing training services. The partnership with FutureLearn Ltd demonstrates how small to medium-sized enterprises with digital learning capabilities can successfully collaborate with higher education institutions to expand their reach and leverage educational technologies. Companies specialising in digital course development and delivery could benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to advancements in online education.

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Notice Title

Delivery of online courses

Notice Description

Ongoing partnership to support delivery of online courses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018981-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTURELEARN

Further Information

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