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    ContractsStrategic Partner for Expanding University of York Online Education Portfolio
    Awarded contract

    Strategic Partner for Expanding University of York Online Education Portfolio

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 23 Jul 2026

    University of York seeks an experienced, OfS-registered online education partner to expand its degree portfolio and develop short courses, micro-credentials, and AI-enhanced digital learning experiences globally.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· Yorkshire and the HumberPublished 23 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 23 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Yorkshire and the Humber

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • FU
      FUTURELEARN LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    23 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The University of York seeks an OfS-registered (or in-process) strategic partner to accelerate growth and global expansion of its online education offerings. The university has an established postgraduate online degree program and plans to expand into short courses, stackable credentials, and micro-credentials. The ideal partner will demonstrate expertise in data-driven marketing, global lead generation, and student recruitment across diverse educational offerings. Required capabilities include: market analysis and insight, conversion optimization, seamless digital learner experience design, B2B sales and recruitment expertise, and proven track record delivering high-impact results at scale. The University of York retains full responsibility for academic content, teaching quality, pedagogy, and long-term student support and success. The partnership will support development of new online master's degrees, university-developed and partner-developed credit-bearing short courses with degree pathways, stackable awards, and innovative AI applications to enhance program development, content delivery, assessment, feedback, and overall student experience and progression.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In professional services, University of York has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. FUTURELEARN LIMITED1× · 100%

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, KPMG LLP, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-060a4e
    UY
    Buyer
    University of York
    Sector
    Professional Services