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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has completed a direct award procurement process titled "CSE Projects and Supervision May 2026 - Dec 2028" in the category of services, specifically focusing on education and training. The contract entails product development projects and supervision for CMS PGT degree programmes, lasting from May 2026 to December 2028. It involves supervisions and in-industry placements in local engineering and manufacturing firms in Leicester. The procurement process was justified based on the supplier's unique industry links and intellectual property rights. The contract, valued at £812,580 gross (£677,150 net), was signed with Uniworx Ltd, a local SME in Leicester. The contract period begins on 30th June 2026 and ends on 31st December 2028.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses in the educational services sector. Companies specialising in education and training, particularly those with strong ties to local industries, can benefit from such collaborations. SMEs with capabilities in managing academic projects and those possessing unique industry insights could find lucrative opportunities through similar future tenders. This procurement also highlights the importance of possessing proprietary knowledge and having established local industry connections, which were decisive in this award. The University of Leicester's choice underscores the value of tailored, localised educational and training services that provide students with practical, industry-aligned experiences.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSE Projects and Supervision May 2026 - Dec 2028

Notice Description

CSE Projects and Supervision May 2026 - Dec 2028: Product Development Projects and Supervision for CMS PGT degree programmes for a 2.5 year term: 2026 - 2029 Academic Years Inclusive involves providing supervisions and in industry placement at local engineering and manufacturing companies in Leicester - Students then complete credit bearing projects for assessment

Procurement Information

We are confident that the supplier is the only supplier of this service given the links required within local industry (in Leicester and Leicestershire) and because of the IP owned by the supplier and the fact that it is a credit bearing course.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a724
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062684-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£677,150 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£677,150 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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 LEICESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIWORX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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