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05 Aug 2026 at 10:59

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05 Aug 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a dynamic and interactive learning system, intended for integration within the Salford Business School for the 2026-27 academic year. The procurement, titled "Dynamic and Interactive Simulation," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically simulators, and was executed using a direct procurement method classified as below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded to Edumundo B.V., an SME based in Belgium, with the total contract valued at £58,663.20. The procurement process concluded with the contract period set to commence on 5th August 2026 and to end on 31st July 2027. The activities surrounding the procurement took place in Salford, UK.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of educational technology solutions, particularly those specialising in simulation technology or interactive learning platforms. Companies with expertise in delivering innovative learning systems can find similar opportunities to partner with educational institutions seeking to enhance their academic offerings. SMEs with a focus on scalable technological solutions stand to benefit significantly from such contracts, enabling them to expand their market presence and secure steady business growth by catering to the educational sector's evolving needs.

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Notice Title

Dynamic and Interactive Simulation

Notice Description

Direct award notice for the Universities dynamic and interactive learning system for Salford Business School. The University will be integrating it once again for 2026-27 academic year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074120-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,663 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUMUNDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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