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Aurora Programme 2025

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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15 Apr 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, a respected sub-central government public authority, has completed the award phase for its "Aurora Programme 2025" contract, directly procuring education and training services. Located in Birmingham, the contract spans from 24th October 2024 to 16th May 2025, following a procurement method termed as "Below threshold - without competition," suggesting the absence of competitive tendering. The awarded supplier for this initiative is Advance HE, headquartered in York, indicating an opportunity within the UK region, particularly for organisations specialising in educational and training services.

This procurement process presents lucrative opportunities for SMEs, especially those offering education and training solutions. Advance HE, an SME, has been awarded a gross contract value of £93,720, highlighting prospects for similar businesses to engage with sub-central government institutions. Companies operating in the education sector should consider partnerships or strategic engagements with institutions like the University of Birmingham to leverage such direct procurement opportunities that circumvent formal competitive bidding processes.

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Notice Title

Aurora Programme 2025

Notice Description

Aurora Programme 2025, as per the ssa process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034121-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2024 - 16 May 2025 6-12 months
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

ADVANCE HE

Further Information

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