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title: "Short Courses Membership Future Learn"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a57c"
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# Short Courses Membership Future Learn

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a57c

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## Summary

The contracting process involves the University of Salford as the buying organisation, engaging in a procurement for "Short Courses Membership Future Learn". This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services, referenced by the CPV code 80000000. The procurement is situated in Salford, United Kingdom (UKD34 region). The process has reached the award stage, with a contract period from 1st October 2025 to 30th January 2027. The procurement was conducted through direct procurement under the "Below threshold - without competition" method, and the awarding of the contract to FutureLearn Limited was confirmed on 1st October 2025. The total contract value amounts to £36,000, and it concerns services provided over the specified term.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those capable of offering accredited short courses to large institutions like the University of Salford. SMEs like FutureLearn Limited, which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited to compete in such procurements that require a focused and specialised service offering. Direct procurement methods favour businesses that can swiftly deliver quality services, enhancing their reputation and creating potential pathways for long-term partnerships and collaboration with sub-central government authorities.

## Notice

Annual membership for UoS future learn membership for short courses. Accredited supplier. Membership dates 31/07/2025 - 30/01/2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061141-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| 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 | FUTURELEARN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 08:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061141-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061141-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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