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CSE Projects and Supervision May 2026 - Dec 2028

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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28 May 2026 at 09:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester is conducting a direct procurement process, awarding a contract to Uniworx Ltd for the provision of CSE Projects and Supervision from May 2026 to December 2028. This initiative is part of the CMS PGT degree programmes, focusing on product development projects requiring industry placements for students at local engineering and manufacturing companies in Leicester. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for administrative educational services and education and training services. The total value of the contract is £815,000 gross, with a net amount of £652,000, subject to variation based on student numbers. The procurement stage is complete, and the awarded contract is scheduled to begin on 10th June 2026 and end on 31st December 2028. Key dates for the process include a future signature date milestone due on 9th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training services industry, especially those specialising in academia-industry partnerships. Companies with established links within local industries in Leicester would be advantageous, leveraging Uniworx Ltd's capabilities as the sole supplier due to intellectual property rights and technical reasons. SMEs focused on administrative educational services could find lucrative prospects in contributing to the success of the CSE Projects and Supervision initiative, benefitting from engagement with the University of Leicester's robust academic environment.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a724
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050098-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
£652,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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