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Tender

10 Aug 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is initiating a procurement process for the "Health Coaching Curriculum" in Middlesbrough, within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, classified under the education and training services industry, invites proposals for creating a curriculum for MPharm students, aiming to equip them with a recognised Health Coach qualification. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, following an open procedure method, with a value estimate of £100,000. Key deadlines include the closure of the tender period on 31st August 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st August 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in higher education curriculum development to expand their portfolio, particularly those looking to establish or strengthen their presence within the educational sector of the North East UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, are encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement. Companies with expertise in adult education services and the capability to develop specialised courses for health coaching will find this project particularly aligned with their growth strategies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Health Coaching Curriculum

Notice Description

This is a request for tenders to be submitted outlining a curriculum to run across the first and second years of the MPharm Course, complementing usual student pharmacist training and development, that allows students to obtain a recognised Health Coach qualification by the end of their course. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-deda3700-1957-46c7-88be-0e4c2e181178
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd8e4cdc-8158-41ae-978a-7a3aa03cbb92
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BX
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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