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Delivery of VTCT Level 7 Diploma in Applied Financial Trading
Buyer: Loughborough University →
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BuyerLoughborough University
StatusAwarded
Deadline3 Jul 2026
Value£450,000
Published19 Aug 2026
What is being bought
Loughborough University requires an experienced training provider to deliver a 6-week in-person postgraduate module incorporating the VTCT Level 7 Diploma in Applied Financial Trading (QN 603/7480/9). The module forms part of the MSc Finance and Global Trading programme and includes teaching delivery, provision of professional trading simulation platform, assessment, and VTCT certification for cohorts of 10-30 students annually.
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Awards
1
Statuspending
SupplierZISHI Cornerstone Limited
Value£390,625
Contract periodFrom 1 Jun 2027 to 31 May 2030
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| Latest release ID | 079051-2026 |
| Latest release timestamp | Wed Aug 19 2026 13:24:14 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051270-2026 |
| Tender status | complete |
| Procurement method | open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Main procurement category | Not published |
| Above threshold | Not published |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | Not published |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | Not published |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | Not published |
| Submission method details | Not published |
| Submission languages | Not published |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | Not published |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 0 |
| Tender documents in source | 0 |
| Awards in latest release | 1 |
| Contracts in latest release | 0 |
| Parties in latest release | 2 |
Notice history
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2026 | award, contract | 079051-2026 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | tender | 051270-2026 |
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