Tender

Virtual Experiential Learning Pilot for Clinical Environments

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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15 May 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is initiating a public procurement process to source a partner for a "Virtual Experiential Learning Pilot for Clinical Environments" project. This procurement falls under the medical software category, focusing on delivering curriculum-based pilots to enhance clinical experiential learning through online platforms while supporting international collaboration. Located in Salford, the contracting authority is seeking to improve accessibility for students who are unable to attend physical placements. This tender is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 5th June 2026, and an enquiry period ending on 29th May 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, below threshold, with prospective suppliers encouraged to submit their bids electronically.

This opportunity offers substantial potential for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in medical software development and integration within educational environments. Companies with expertise in developing medical software packages and facilitating international educational collaborations will find this tender particularly suitable. The contract, valued at £75,000, will run from June 2026 to June 2027, assessed on a commercial (35%) and technical (65%) evaluation basis. Such a project allows businesses to showcase their technological capabilities and expand their portfolios in a forward-thinking academic setting.

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Notice Title

Virtual Experiential Learning Pilot for Clinical Environments

Notice Description

This opportunity is for a partner to work with us to deliver a series of curriculum based pilots over an academic cycle to investigate, test and deploy an online approach to clinical experiential learning - this would be across a number of disciplines and be delivered with minimal integrations to existing platforms. It should also support international collaboration (COIL) and improve accessibility for students unable to attend physical placements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044954-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

72212180 - Medical software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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