Scope
Description
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.
Please see attached for full details.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please contact Kaveh Kiani k.kiani@salford.ac.uk with your quotation and correspondence.
Procurement Contact Dion Horsfield - d.horsfield2@salford.ac.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Submission Requirements
Interested providers should submit a proposal outlining:
• Their methodology for sourcing and managing industry projects
• Workshop delivery approach
• Relevant experience and case studies
• Associated costs
Your quotation will be evaluated on:
Quality
Sustainability
Price
Relevant experience
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
University of Salford
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHR-3751-QPQR
43 The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government