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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £115,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Eden Smith
26 Dorset Gardens, Rochford,
Essex
SS4 3AH
United Kingdom
Email: info@edensmith.co.uk
Region: UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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