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title: "Clearing 2026"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Clearing 2026

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec0c2af2-75de-459d-97c7-4f8de4aaf228

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## Summary

The procurement process for the University of Salford's Clearing 2026 project falls under higher education services and is situated in Salford, England, with a postal code of M4 5WT. The buying organisation, University of Salford, procured services through a selective method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with a contract value of approximately £283,736. The process reached the award stage on 30th March 2026, with the contract period set from 1st June to 30th September 2026. The procurement category pertains to services, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as suitable candidates.

This tender presents significant opportunities for marketing agencies, particularly those specialising in higher education services, to establish and expand business relations with academic institutions like the University of Salford. SMEs with expertise in providing innovative solutions within the education sector are well-positioned to compete, as the procurement framework accommodates such organisations, fostering business growth through collaboration with established educational entities. The awarded contract to SMRS Ltd suggests further business prospects in the Northwest England region, particularly around Manchester and Salford, encouraging local business engagement and development.

## Notice

Contract award notice for University of Salford, Clearing 2026. Procurement under Marketing Agency Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023762a4-68d5-48cb-a56e-71f808a75c92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £283,736 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMRS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023762a4-68d5-48cb-a56e-71f808a75c92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023762a4-68d5-48cb-a56e-71f808a75c92
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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