Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0658f9
- Published by:
- University of Salford
- Authority ID:
- AA22352
- Publication date:
- 21 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 06 March 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
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.
Delivery regions
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Total value (estimated)
20000 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM to 30 April 2027, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
University of Salford
Identification register:
Address 1: 43 The Crescent
Town/City: Salford
Postcode: M5 4WT
Country: United Kingdom
Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
NUTS code: UKD34
Email: procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Delivery regions
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Lot value (estimated)
20000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2027, 23:59PM
Simple description of award criteria
Your quotation will be evaluated on:
• Understanding of the Brief and Institutional Context
• Quality and Relevance of Proposed Training Content
• Approach to Delivery and Learning Design
• Expertise and Experience of the Provider
• Resources, Materials and Legacy Value
• Value for Money
Submission
Tender submission deadline
06 March 2026, 23:59PM
Enquiry deadline
04 March 2026, 12:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Please contact Janet Morana j.morana@salford.ac.uk with your quotation and correspondence. Procurement Contact Dion Horsfield - d.horsfield2@salford.ac.uk
May tenders be submitted electronically?
No
Documents
Document type
Bidding documents
Coding
Commodity categories
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| 80400000 |
Adult and other education services |
Education and training services |
| 80300000 |
Higher education services |
Education and training services |
| 80500000 |
Training services |
Education and training services |
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About the buyer
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- N/a
- Admin contact:
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- Technical contact:
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- Other contact:
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