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Outdoor Education Advisor

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2025 at 09:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is issuing a public procurement process to engage an Outdoor Education Advisor, focusing on supporting and enhancing outdoor learning and educational visits. Presently, at the tender stage, the procurement falls within the “Education and training services” and “Social work services without accommodation” categories, with activities located in the UKD region of the United Kingdom. The process is conducted through an open procedure, with a tender submission deadline on 4 August 2025 at 12:00 BST. Prospective bidders should utilise the Chest portal with reference DN779386 to submit their proposals. The tender period is active, and enquiries are welcome until 1 August 2025, 09:00 BST, with an anticipated award decision by 22 August 2025. The contract is set to commence on 31 August 2025, potentially extending until 30 August 2035, including renewal options.

This tender opportunity could spur business growth for companies specialising in educational consultancy and training, particularly those with expertise in risk management, policy development, and outdoor learning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the project explicitly supports these business types. The contract, valued at £237,500 excluding VAT, places substantial emphasis on quality—80% of the award criteria—and allows electronic submissions, thereby opening pathways for various professionals adept at delivering quality educational outcomes and policy frameworks. Businesses operating under the light-touch regime may find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities, offering a strategic advantage in gaining a substantial public sector foothold.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outdoor Education Advisor

Notice Description

The Outdoor Education Adviser will provide guidance, support and oversight for outdoor learning and educational visits within their jurisdiction. The role will include policy development, training and support, risk management, approval and monitoring and advocacy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038821-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£237,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£237,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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