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title: "GMCA1606 Educational Gender Based Violence Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05972e"
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# GMCA1606 Educational Gender Based Violence Programme

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05972e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055225-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SALFORD FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 08:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055225-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055225-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.salfordfoundation.org.uk/

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