Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0658f9
- Published by:
- University of Salford
- Authority ID:
- AA22352
- Publication date:
- 26 March 2026
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- UK6
- 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.
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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.
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
Supplier
COBE Centre of Behavioural Equality
Address 1: COBE (Centre of Behavioural Equality) Thingwall Hall Drive
Town/City: Liverpool
Postcode: L14 5PF
Country: United Kingdom
NUTS code: UKD71
Email: info@thecobe.co.uk
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contract
1
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
25 March 2026, 23:59PM Value
18810.00 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Delivery regions
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
01 June 2026, 00:00AM to 31 May 2028, 23:59PM
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Higher education services |
Education and training services |
| 80500000 |
Training services |
Education and training services |
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