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Virtual Experiential Learning Pilot for Clinical Environments

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 14:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Jun 2026 at 15:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 14:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford procured a virtual experiential learning solution for clinical education. The appointed partner is expected to design, test and deploy a series of curriculum-based pilots over an academic cycle, covering several clinical disciplines. The approach uses online clinical experiential learning with minimal integration into the university’s existing platforms. It is intended to support international collaboration through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and improve access for students who cannot attend physical placements. The requirement combines a medical software package with medical software development services. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, with the buyer based in Salford. The procurement is categorised as goods, although the scope includes substantial software development and education technology delivery.

The procurement has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. It was a single-lot requirement, marked complete, and suitable for SMEs. The tender deadline was 5 June 2026 at 12:00, with enquiries accepted until 29 May 2026 at 23:59. Two bids were received and two reached the final stage. GLOBAL HEALTH EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED was awarded the contract on 11 June 2026 for £75,000 excluding VAT, or £90,000 including VAT. The award contract period was 15 June 2026 to 15 June 2027. The contract was signed on 30 July 2026 and runs from 31 July 2026 to 31 July 2027, with a value of £75,000 excluding VAT, or £90,000 including VAT. Evaluation weighted technical quality at 65% and commercial considerations at 35%.

This procurement indicates demand from the University of Salford for suppliers able to deliver practical virtual learning environments for clinical education, rather than generic learning software alone. A credible competitor would need experience translating clinical placement or experiential learning into online curriculum-based pilots across multiple disciplines, with the ability to test and refine the approach through delivery. Capability to work with limited integrations is important, as is support for international collaboration through COIL. The requirement also favours suppliers able to address accessibility for students unable to attend physical placements. Relevant strengths include medical software development, education technology implementation, curriculum design, clinical-sector understanding and collaboration with academic teams. The successful supplier was an SME, showing that this scale and delivery model can suit a focused specialist provider.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072780-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL HEALTH EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

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