Award

Relationship, Sex and Health Education Support in Schools

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 17:43

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 10:02

Tender

20 May 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a public procurement process for delivering "Relationship, Sex and Health Education Support in Schools." This tender falls under the services category, specifically in primary education, secondary education, and health and social work services. The process followed an open procedure and involved several stages from tender to award, commencing with the tender notice published on 20th May 2025 and concluding with the contract award on 20th August 2025. The contract officially started on 1st September 2025 and is set to continue till 31st August 2028, with a potential extension for an additional year. The total contract value amounts to approximately £1.54 million GBP. This initiative aims to enhance the statutory RHSE programmes in schools across Bradford, fostering informed decision-making among young people regarding health, relationships, and safeguarding.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and health sector, specifically those capable of providing specialised services in creating inclusive and comprehensive educational content. Organisations like Step 2 Young People's Health, which secured the contract, exemplify the type of supplier suited for such engagements. This tender is of high relevance to large-scale VCSEs, SMEs, and any entities focused on innovative and qualitative education solutions. Participating in similar tenders can enhance a company's portfolio, showcasing its ability to handle substantial contracts for governmental bodies while contributing to essential societal programs. Additionally, successful engagement in this opportunity allows businesses to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, particularly within the education and health domains in the region of Bradford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Relationship, Sex and Health Education Support in Schools

Notice Description

RHSE is a statutory requirement for all primary and secondary schools. This ensures young people are more equipped to make informed decisions about their physical health and contribute to more positive sexual health outcomes; reduce harmful behaviour, and safeguard children and young people both online and in real life, supporting them to develop autonomy and respectful relationships. To commission a targeted Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSE) Service (referred to herein as 'the Service') for schools and specialist provisions. This Service will complement, not duplicate or replace, existing RSE provision and will support schools in sustaining high-quality, integral sexual health and healthy relationships education programmes aligned with local and national best practice

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Prior to the expiry of this Contract, the Council may, at its absolute discretion, and after reasonable consultation with the Provider, serve notice on the Provider in writing extending the term of this Contract for a further period of twelve (12) months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05191b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009197-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,287,032 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,287,032 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,287,025 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,287,025 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN AND DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Donald Onekutu
Contact Email
procurement.enquires@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEP 2 YOUNG PEOPLE'S HEALTH

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