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Ed Aid recruitment programme fees

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "Ed Aid recruitment programme fees". This contract falls under the goods category, primarily concerning software package and information systems, with EdAid Ltd being the appointed supplier. The procurement took place within the sub-central government sector and was carried out via the "Below threshold - unknown" method. The contract, signed on 23rd July 2025, is valued at GBP 123,900 and covers activities from 24th to 31st July 2025. The goods will be delivered in the United Kingdom, providing EdAid Ltd the opportunity to fulfil the requirements as detailed per the SSA process.

This procurement process opens avenues for software and information systems companies to strengthen their portfolios by participating in government contracts, specifically those that offer tailored recruitment programme solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like EdAid Ltd, have been successful in securing awards under this framework, showcasing opportunities for similar sized businesses to engage in competitive tenders. Businesses with expertise in providing innovative software solutions are particularly well-suited to engage in such procurement processes, benefiting from the credibility and financial rewards associated with government partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ed Aid recruitment programme fees

Notice Description

Ed Aid recruitment programme fees, as per SSA process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066106
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019006-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

EDAID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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