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UK GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT

Public-sector buyer · United Kingdom

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University is a UK public-sector contracting authority. This profile aggregates its public-record procurement — top suppliers, categories, recent awards, open tenders and expiring contracts.

Data period: 2023-06-17 to 2026-06-17Updated 2026-06-17

£26.5M

Total spend

39

Contract awards

34

Unique suppliers

£854K

Avg contract

According to ENKII, Manchester Metropolitan University has awarded 39 contracts worth £26.5M to 34 suppliers between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, at an average contract value of £854K, with the top five suppliers holding 74% of contract value.

Top suppliers

Top suppliers to Manchester Metropolitan University

Top-five suppliers hold 74% of contract value — a concentrated market.

SupplierAwardsTotal value
Softcat plc1£8.0M
Deloitte LLP1£7.9M
OPS Environmental Services Ltd1£2.0M
Softcat Plc1£832K
UCAS Media Ltd3£763K
Greenmount Projects Ltd3£745K
Gradcore Ltd1£598K
Matt Hamnett & Associates Limited1£535K
SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED1£500K
SCANCO MEDICAL AG1£424K
ACADEMIA LIMITED1£384K
People Asset Management Limited1£370K
Grok Global Services2£336K
Warden Construction Limited1£307K
TET Limited1£305K
Working on Wellbeing Ltd t/a Optima Health1£300K
WORKING ON WELLBEING LTD1£300K
City Build Manchester Limited1£287K
Spectrum.Life1£240K
SMI INT Group UK1£212K

Procurement categories

What Manchester Metropolitan University buys

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.

32420000

32420000
2 awards£8.8M

72220000

72220000
1 awards£7.9M

90650000

90650000
1 awards£2.0M

72210000

72210000
3 awards£1.2M

79340000

79340000
4 awards£1.1M

85140000

85140000
3 awards£970K

45450000

45450000
1 awards£745K

79630000

79630000
1 awards£598K

72310000

72310000
2 awards£591K

45210000

45210000
3 awards£459K

33110000

33110000
1 awards£424K

79410000

79410000
2 awards£336K

45260000

45260000
1 awards£307K

42990000

42990000
2 awards£292K

85310000

85310000
1 awards£240K

18220000

18220000
1 awards£212K

90920000

90920000
1 awards£102K

38430000

38430000
1 awards£75K

48220000

48220000
1 awards£50K

34920000

34920000
1 awards£26K

Recent contracts

Latest Manchester Metropolitan University contracts awarded

The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.

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Open opportunities

Open Manchester Metropolitan University tenders

Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.

Assessment Centre Experience Services

Assessment Centre Experience Services

Wireless Management Services for the University Wireless Network

Wireless Management Services for the University Wireless Network

Wireless Management Services for the University Wireless Network

Wireless Management Services for the University Wireless Network

Wireless Management Services for the University Wireless Network

Wireless Management Services for the University Wireless Network

Wireless Management Services for the University Wireless Network

Wireless Management Services for the University Wireless Network

Pipeline

Contracts expiring in the next 12 months

When these contracts end, Manchester Metropolitan University typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.

Occupational Health 2023 - AWARD

Expires: 2026-07-31

£370K

Asbestos Removal Services Framework - AWARD

Expires: 2026-08-14

£700K

Oracle Implementation Partner - AWARD

Expires: 2026-08-21

£7.9M

Oracle Implementation Partner - AWARD

Expires: 2026-08-21

£7.9M

Student Engagement Platform - CampusM

Expires: 2026-08-31

£305K

Assessment Centre Experience Services - AWARD

Expires: 2026-10-22

£598K

MBA Student Recruitment Marketing Services

Expires: 2026-10-31

£535K

Data Centre Co-Location Services

Expires: 2026-12-20

£210K

Corporate Financial Advisory Services - AWARD

Expires: 2027-01-31

MTC Renewal and Small Works Projects Framework Agreement - AWARD

Expires: 2027-03-31

Asbestos Consultancy Services Framework Renewal - AWARD

Expires: 2027-03-31

MMU Estates Project Framework Agreement (T2) - AWARD

Expires: 2027-03-31

Build Mobile App Development and Data & Analytics Capability

Expires: 2027-05-13

£500K

Market analysis

Bidding into Manchester Metropolitan University — what to expect

Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.

74%

Top-5 supplier share

20d

Avg response window

26d

Median response window

27mo

Avg contract duration

Frequently asked

Common questions about selling to Manchester Metropolitan University

How much does Manchester Metropolitan University spend on procurement?

Manchester Metropolitan University awarded 39 contracts totalling £26.5M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 34 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £854K.

Who are Manchester Metropolitan University's top suppliers?

The largest suppliers to Manchester Metropolitan University by total award value are Softcat plc, Deloitte LLP, OPS Environmental Services Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 74% of contract value.

What does Manchester Metropolitan University buy from suppliers?

Manchester Metropolitan University's procurement is concentrated in 32420000, 72220000, 90650000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.

How can my business bid for Manchester Metropolitan University contracts?

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What's the typical response window for Manchester Metropolitan University tenders?

Manchester Metropolitan University typically gives suppliers a median of 26 days to respond (average 20 days). Standard contract duration is around 27 months.

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Sources & methodology

How this profile is compiled

Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17

This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.

Source portals

  • · Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk)
  • · Contracts Finder
  • · Spend Network
Full methodology — calculations, refresh cadence & caveats

Source records remain subject to Open Government Licence v3.0 attribution. ENKII doesn't warrant accuracy beyond the source portals' own publication.

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