Award

Digital Bootcamps

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 14:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement contract involves The University of Birmingham, a sub-central government public authority, as the buying organisation. The initiative titled "Digital Bootcamps" is classified under higher education services within the industry category. The contract pertains to the transfer of West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) scholarship funds to edX Boot Camps (UK) Ltd. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the procurement is in its Award stage, with an active contract having commenced on 5th June 2024 and set to conclude on 31st July 2025. As per the contract document published on 3rd March 2026, the gross value of the services being provided amounts to £128,864, underlining its "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method.

The awarded contract for digital bootcamps offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education services to explore growth avenues through collaboration with public sector entities. Companies that provide advanced educational technologies and learning platforms may thrive due to the substantial funding and extended contract duration. With edX Boot Camps (UK) Ltd coming onboard as the supplier in this procurement, other large-scale educational service providers with a focus on digital learning solutions will find themselves well-positioned to potentially compete for future such contracts awarded by government bodies and public authorities like The University of Birmingham. It highlights the trend towards enhancing digital educational offerings in the UK, making it an attractive proposition for entities in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Bootcamps

Notice Description

This is for the transfer of WMCA scholarships funds to EDX Bootcamps (UK) Ltd. PS128,864 for AEB Digital Bootcamps: Loan Based Revenue. Tax = PS0.00.This money is received from WMCA funding and not UoB money

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06610f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019020-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,864 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 1-2 years
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

EDX BOOT CAMPS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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