Scope
Description
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
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,287,025 excluding VAT
- £1,544,429 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 August 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract reflects an initial period of three (3) years, with a provision for a further extension of up to twelve (12) months, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement, in accordance with the service requirement.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKE41 - Bradford
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Produced Inclusive RSE Resource Development | Work with students/ staff to co-produce inclusive, accessible and evidence-based learning resources as required. These should be reviewed on an annual basis, based on feedback from CYP and staff. |
12 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Step 2 Young People's Health
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1161921
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRHY-4184-BBDM
BROADWAY AVENUE
BRADFORD
BD5 9NP
United Kingdom
Email: liz@step2.org.uk
Website: http://www.step2.org.uk
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWW-4714-TBHN
City Hall, Centenary Square
Bradford
BD1 1HX
United Kingdom
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government