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title: "Relationship, Sex and Health Education Support in Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05191b"
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buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Relationship, Sex and Health Education Support in Schools

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05191b

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a public procurement process for delivering "Relationship, Sex and Health Education Support in Schools." This tender falls under the services category, specifically in primary education, secondary education, and health and social work services. The process followed an open procedure and involved several stages from tender to award, commencing with the tender notice published on 20th May 2025 and concluding with the contract award on 20th August 2025. The contract officially started on 1st September 2025 and is set to continue till 31st August 2028, with a potential extension for an additional year. The total contract value amounts to approximately £1.54 million GBP. This initiative aims to enhance the statutory RHSE programmes in schools across Bradford, fostering informed decision-making among young people regarding health, relationships, and safeguarding.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and health sector, specifically those capable of providing specialised services in creating inclusive and comprehensive educational content. Organisations like Step 2 Young People's Health, which secured the contract, exemplify the type of supplier suited for such engagements. This tender is of high relevance to large-scale VCSEs, SMEs, and any entities focused on innovative and qualitative education solutions. Participating in similar tenders can enhance a company's portfolio, showcasing its ability to handle substantial contracts for governmental bodies while contributing to essential societal programs. Additionally, successful engagement in this opportunity allows businesses to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, particularly within the education and health domains in the region of Bradford.

## Notice

RHSE is a statutory requirement for all primary and secondary schools. This ensures young people are more equipped to make informed decisions about their physical health and contribute to more positive sexual health outcomes; reduce harmful behaviour, and safeguard children and young people both online and in real life, supporting them to develop autonomy and respectful relationships. To commission a targeted Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSE) Service (referred to herein as 'the Service') for schools and specialist provisions. This Service will complement, not duplicate or replace, existing RSE provision and will support schools in sustaining high-quality, integral sexual health and healthy relationships education programmes aligned with local and national best practice

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Prior to the expiry of this Contract, the Council may, at its absolute discretion, and after reasonable consultation with the Provider, serve notice on the Provider in writing extending the term of this Contract for a further period of twelve (12) months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009197-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,287,032 |
| Lots value | £1,287,032 |
| Awards value | £1,287,025 |
| Contracts value | £1,287,025 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN AND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEP 2 YOUNG PEOPLE'S HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 17:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009197-2026
- 20 Aug 2025 at 10:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050074-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 14:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023354-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009197-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050074-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023354-2025
  20th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.step2.org.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93540&B=
- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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