---
title: "Delivery of online courses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0660f3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# Delivery of online courses

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0660f3

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham, a public authority operating under sub-central government categorisation, has completed a procurement process for the delivery of online courses. The tender, titled "Delivery of online courses," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on training services. The process was executed using the direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, resulting in a contract awarded to FutureLearn Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. The contract was signed on 30 July 2024 and is active from 31 July 2024 to 31 July 2027, with a gross contract value of £108,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the online educational sector, particularly those capable of providing training services. The partnership with FutureLearn Ltd demonstrates how small to medium-sized enterprises with digital learning capabilities can successfully collaborate with higher education institutions to expand their reach and leverage educational technologies. Companies specialising in digital course development and delivery could benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to advancements in online education.

## Notice

Ongoing partnership to support delivery of online courses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018981-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018981-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018981-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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