Scope
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 11:59pm
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
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
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
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
University of Salford
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHR-3751-QPQR
43 The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government