Tender

T24/0058 Sexual Harassment and Misconduct training

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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Tender

24 Mar 2025 at 08:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is seeking bids for a project titled "T24/0058 Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Training". This project falls under the industry category of Training Services (CPV: 80500000) and will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKC region. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 28th March 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 15th April 2025. The project's legal basis is grounded in UK legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. The total estimated value of the contract is £150,000 gross, provided through an open competition procurement method that allows electronic submissions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for established training providers to expand their business by delivering essential and high-impact training services aimed at fostering a safe and respectful campus environment. The contract duration spans from 16th June 2025 to 15th June 2028, providing sustained business growth potential for companies specialising in educational training services, particularly those with experience in addressing harassment and sexual misconduct. Organisations that have previously engaged with higher education institutions or have expertise in compliance with regulatory requirements will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T24/0058 Sexual Harassment and Misconduct training

Notice Description

The Office for Students (OfS) introduced Condition E6 to regulate how higher education institutions (HEIs) in England prevent and address harassment and sexual misconduct. This regulation aims to create safer environments for students by establishing clear requirements for handling these issues. It addresses the need for institutions to take significant and credible steps to protect students from behaviour that may amount to harassment and/or sexual misconduct. The regulation covers various forms of harassment, including sexual misconduct, and is grounded in legislative frameworks such as the Equality Act 2010 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. Based on this new requirement, Northumbria University is seeking bids from qualified and experienced training providers to deliver Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Training for selected staff and all students. The aim of this training is to raise awareness, promote a respectful and safe campus environment, and ensure compliance with the Office for Students (OfS) Sexual Harassment training requirements. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Training-services./TKE97NZ7Z4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TKE97NZ7Z4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010800-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Alex Liles
Contact Email
alex.liles@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912326002

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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