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title: "Space Utilisation Survey, Analysis & Reporting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb90"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# Space Utilisation Survey, Analysis & Reporting

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb90

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## Summary

The University of Salford has completed its procurement process for a Space Utilisation Survey, Analysis & Reporting service, awarding the contract to Escentral Limited. This contract pertains to the higher education services industry, specifically under the UKD3 region, and is structured as an open competition below the threshold. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2029. The procurement process began with a tender notice released on 22nd December 2025, inviting suppliers to submit their bids by 30th January 2026. The award, dated 13th February 2026, has a total value of £59,376.72 GBP and aims to enhance space utilization within the University's estate over the three years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in building services, research, development, and consulting within the higher education sector. SMEs, particularly those with a focus on sustainability and relevant experience, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders due to the emphasis on these criteria in the award assessment. The open procurement method provides an accessible entry point for new and established firms aiming to expand their expertise in space utilization and higher education services. As such, businesses with a robust understanding of survey methodologies and analysis can leverage this contract to broaden their client base and reinforce their presence in the academic sector.

## Notice

The University of Salford requires a supplier to conduct the yearly Space Utilisation Survey of its estate. We are looking for the supplier to provide the following service on a 3-year contract with an agreement starting date of 1st August 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013561-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000 |
| Awards value | £59,376 |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 71315000 - Building services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 15:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013561-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 13:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085414-2025
- 22 Dec 2025 at 13:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085407-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013561-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085414-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085407-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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