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title: "Delivery of EDI Training for Internal Peer Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0658f9"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
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# Delivery of EDI Training for Internal Peer Review

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0658f9

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027446-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | £18,810 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COBE CENTRE OF BEHAVIOURAL EQUALITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 15:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027446-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 11:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015585-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027446-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015585-2026
  20th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12346

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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