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Progressive Masculinity Program Training

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 16:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the "Progressive Masculinity Program Training," aimed at delivering workshops and staff training in schools across the UKF22 region, which includes Leicester. This procurement process, which was initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage and is completed under a direct procurement method due to the absence of reasonable alternatives. The training focuses on challenging harmful gender norms and fostering a supportive environment in schools. Key dates include the contract commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2026, with the contract notice published on 25th February 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in gender studies and cultural transformation, to explore collaborative ventures. The procurement method indicates a niche market need for specialised services, offering room for growth in developing similar programmes. Organisations with a focus on fostering inclusivity, emotional literacy, and gender allyship in educational settings are well-suited to engage with public bodies looking for similar initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Progressive Masculinity Program Training

Notice Description

Delivery of workshops for students and staff training in schools, focusing on challenging harmful gender norms and promoting progressive masculinity, developing emotional literacy and empathy in boys and young men, supporting staff to create inclusive, emotionally safe learning environments and promoting gender allyship and cultural transformation across the school community. A single supplier direct award has been made on the basis that there are no reasonable alternatives available in the market due to: - Technical and specialist uniqueness - Proven impact and alignment with strategic priorities - Lack of comparable alternatives in the local or national market

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017081-2026
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
£124,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROGRESSIVE MASCULINITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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