This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 13:40

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 14:20

Tender

15 May 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford recently completed a procurement process titled "Virtual Experiential Learning Pilot for Clinical Environments", initiated on 15 May 2026. This project, located in Salford, United Kingdom, aimed to support clinical experiential learning through an online approach, enhancing collaboration and accessibility. The procurement was conducted using an open, below-threshold competition method, with the contract ultimately awarded on 31 July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £90,000 gross, commenced on 31 July 2026 and runs until 31 July 2027. The primary industry category is goods, specifically medical software packages, indicating a focus on technological solutions in medical education.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software development and those eager to engage in innovative educational solutions. Given its focus on international collaboration and minimal integration requirements, businesses with expertise in scalable software development and educational technologies are particularly well-suited to compete in this space. Moreover, the procurement's open competition encourages diverse participation, offering small and medium-sized enterprises a vital opportunity to expand their client base and contribute to transformative educational initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

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/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 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL HEALTH EDUCATION GROUP

Further Information

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