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GMCA1606 Educational Gender Based Violence Programme

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Sep 2025 at 08:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the Educational Gender Based Violence Programme, titled "GMCA1606 Educational Gender Based Violence Programme," under the services category. The programme has been granted £100,000 to Salford Foundation Limited to implement the STEPS project over a 12-month period. The procurement process followed a direct method, categorised as below-threshold without competition, and the contract commenced on 4th September 2025 with its conclusion set for 31st July 2026. The programme, located in the UKD3 region, aims to provide educational interventions in schools to address gender-based violence among boys aged 9-13.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those focused on social issues like gender-based violence and promoting positive masculinity among young males. Organisations with experience in delivering school-based interventions and familiar with the educational sector's requirements would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio. As there was no open competition, smaller businesses and SMEs in the education sector with a similar skill set could benchmark against this awarded contract for future opportunities to participate in similar initiatives led by public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA1606 Educational Gender Based Violence Programme

Notice Description

GMCA have awarded Salford Foundation PS100,000 to deliver the STEPS (Education Gender Based Violence) project for 12 months. The Salford Foundation's STEPS programme is a universal, school-based intervention working with boys aged 9-13. It aims to address gender-based violence (GBV) by promoting positive masculinity, challenging harmful gender norms, and empowering boys to model positive behaviour. The support is delivered to all boys in the chosen year group in six interactive group sessions, across 6 weeks, each lasting around 50-75 minutes. The curriculum aims to provide a safe space for boys to explore and challenge gender-related topics, increase their awareness and understanding, and lead to behaviour change. It covers: * Gender stereotypes and misogyny * Online platforms and misogynistic content * Healthy and safe online behaviour * Active bystander strategies * Respect and relationships

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05972e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055225-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALFORD FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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