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title: "Industry Project Providers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0606b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# Industry Project Providers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606b2

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## Summary

The University of Salford, a sub-central government public authority, has engaged Eden Smith, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Essex, as the successful supplier for its "Industry Project Providers" contract. This procurement, under the open method below the threshold, aims to secure specialist industry engagement to support MSc students in Data Science, AI, and IoT with Data Science through live dissertation projects. The contract, valued at £115,200, covers higher education services and spans from 1st May 2026 to 1st May 2028 in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract award on 11th February 2026 and a future signature date scheduled for 16th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industry engagement, project management, and higher education services. Companies with expertise in sourcing and managing industry projects can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish valuable industry connections. SME providers of project management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in delivering workshops and managing complex projects, are well-suited to capitalize on such public procurement opportunities. With an emphasis on quality, sustainability, and relevant experience, this contract presents an opportunity for entities aiming to expand their influence in the academic sector while supporting educational advancement.

## Notice

The University of Salford is seeking a specialist industry engagement company to identify, secure, and manage industry-sourced Live Dissertation Projects for MSc students in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and IoT with Data Science. The appointed company will act as an intermediary between industry partners, students, and the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012474-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | £115,200 |
| 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 | EDEN SMITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012474-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 13:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003507-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012474-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003507-2026
  15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10372

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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