BCU-FTS-60959- Relationship and Sex Education (Sexual Health Education and Training)

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is inviting tenders for the "BCU-FTS-60959- Relationship and Sex Education (Sexual Health Education and Training)" project. This tender falls under the education and training services category and covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom including UKL11, UKL12, UKL13, and UKL23. The current stage of the procurement process is 'Tender', with the submission deadline set for 19th June 2026 at midday. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing companies to submit their tenders electronically in either English or Welsh. The contract, valued at approximately £564,969.60, is to commence on 1st October 2026, with an initial period extending until 30th September 2029 and potential for three 12-month renewals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for providers specialising in education and training services, particularly those with capabilities in delivering bespoke health education programmes for young people. The focus on quality (60%) and cost (40%) in the award criteria suggests that organisations with a strong track record of delivering effective education services while maintaining cost efficiency will be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the project's emphasis on empowering young people in vulnerable groups through a comprehensive sex and relationship education programme aligns well with the strategic goals of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their service portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Title

BCU-FTS-60959- Relationship and Sex Education (Sexual Health Education and Training)

Notice Description

The Health Board wishes to commission the Provider to supply a needs led and bespoke relationship and sex education to groups of vulnerable young people within various settings to include educational and community settings/locations. The Provider will be required to produce an educational programme which is focussed on delivering increased sex and relationship knowledge, empowering participants to manage their own health and wellbeing and improve their overall awareness and understanding of consent and related sexual health issues. The tender will be awarded based on 40% cost & 60% quality as detailed in the ITT document. Please note that the tender closing date is 19/06/2026 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered. The etenderwales etenderwales bravosolution ref: Project: project_60959 and itt_125396 Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal. More details can be found at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058482-2026
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


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£470,808 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£470,808 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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