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Delivery of EDI Training for Internal Peer Review

University of Salford

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 15:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 11:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, a public authority within the sub-central government, has completed the awarding stage for their tender titled "Delivery of EDI Training for Internal Peer Review." This procurement process falls under the categories of higher education and training services, focusing on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles in preparation for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029. The contract, awarded on 24 March 2026, will span from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028, with the delivery located in Salford, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £18,810, was awarded to COBE Centre of Behavioural Equality via an open competition procurement method, specifically below threshold open competition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training services and those committed to EDI principles. Particularly beneficial to SMEs, the tender calls for expert providers to assist in the development and delivery of training for academic leadership involved in research outputs and reviews. Businesses with expertise in creating educational content and delivering specialised training can leverage this opportunity to expand their offerings in the higher education sector, contributing valuable insights into institutional knowledge and understanding. The engagement encourages innovation in training design and comprehension of organisational contexts, potentially increasing the firm's visibility in the public sector. The initial tender stage indicated high participation, with 14 bids from SMEs, highlighting the competition and opportunity present.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of EDI Training for Internal Peer Review

Notice Description

The University of Salford are seeking to appoint an experienced external provider to design and deliver training for academic staff who are responsible for managing internal peer review (IPR) of research outputs, contributing to the University's preparation for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029. These staff typically include IPR Panel Chairs, Unit of Assessment (UoA) Leads, deputy leads, Associate Deans of Research and Innovation and others involved in coordinating and overseeing internal review processes and compiling Contributions to Knowledge and Understanding (CKU) submissions. The University is committed to embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles throughout its REF preparations and recognises the critical role that internal peer review processes play in shaping decisions, researcher experience and confidence in the fairness and transparency of REF-related activity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027446-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£18,810 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Salford
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Postcode Area
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COBE Centre of Behavioural Equality

Further Information

Notice Documents

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