AwardedAwarded 16 July 2026

University of York - Transforming Online Education

University of York · Education

In brief

University of York awarded marketing and education work to Futurelearn Limited on 16 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £100 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 15 years with extensions, starting 30 June 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

A high calibre, strategic partner to accelerate the growth and global reach of the University of York Online portfolio. With a mature and successful postgraduate online degree presence, the University plans to expand its current degree portfolio and develop new offerings in short courses, stackables and micro-credentials. Our needs include an OfS registered (or in the process of OfS registration), innovative partner with a proven track record of delivering high-impact, data-driven marketing, lead generation and student recruitment at a global level across a diverse portfolio of degrees, micro credentials and short courses. We require excellent market insight, conversion management, the…Read the full description
A high calibre, strategic partner to accelerate the growth and global reach of the University of York Online portfolio. With a mature and successful postgraduate online degree presence, the University plans to expand its current degree portfolio and develop new offerings in short courses, stackables and micro-credentials. Our needs include an OfS registered (or in the process of OfS registration), innovative partner with a proven track record of delivering high-impact, data-driven marketing, lead generation and student recruitment at a global level across a diverse portfolio of degrees, micro credentials and short courses. We require excellent market insight, conversion management, the delivery of a seamless, high quality digital experience for learner recruitment, as well as having capabilities in B2B sales and recruitment. The University of York will remain the lead for all current academic pedagogy, teaching, and for the long term student success and pastoral journey. Following an initial phase of transition for our existing online programmes, we will take forward new developments including but not necessarily limited to: New and/or revised online Masters degrees University- or partner-developed short courses, with credit-bearing options, that may provide pathways to degrees 'Stackable' short courses and awards Innovative use of AI to support programme development and delivery (content, assessment and feedback) and to enhance the student experience and progression.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Futurelearn Limited (SME)
4 bids received
£92,000,000
Awarded 16 July 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 004967-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 011329-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 023942-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 069595-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 004967-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 January 2026, last updated 23 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.