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Education & training in North West
Public sector contract notices in education & training covering North West, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Education & training notices in North West
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Youth Engagement Service/Integrated Settlement NEET
Manchester City Council is commissioning a service to engage young people aged 15-25 who are NEET (not in education, employment or training) or at risk of it. The service will provide support including mentoring, skills development, guidance and structured pathways to help them move into education, employment or training.
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ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner
Arts Council England want someone to manage a young person-led commissioning project for Artsmark's 25th anniversary in 2026/27. The work involves recruiting young commissioners, supporting them to commission an artist, and overseeing creation of new Artsmark Award materials including a new certificate design.
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SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service (MDRS)
Cheshire East Council wants a mediation and disagreement resolution service for families with children in the SEND system, covering disputes about education, health, and care assessments and plans. The service must offer mediation as an alternative to tribunal hearings and help resolve other SEN-related disagreements.
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Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
Knowsley Council needs external provision of Oliver McGowan mandatory training for its employees. The council has decided external delivery is more sustainable and cost-effective than running it in-house.
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Bands 1&2 Non-Medical Helper Support
University of Salford is recruiting Band 1 and 2 support workers to help students with additional needs and disabilities engage with their studies. Work includes notetaking, practical assistance, and anxiety management support in taught sessions.
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Bands 3-4 Non-Medical Helper Support, Specialist D/deaf Support
The University of Salford is seeking Bands 3-4 non-medical helpers to provide specialist support to d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. This includes BSL interpretation, specialist notetaking, and other communication support both in and out of class.
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Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship and Associated Learning Programmes
Greater Manchester Police needs a university to jointly deliver a Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship programme. The HEI will work with GMP to teach theory and practice.
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Oldham Council Primary Data and Training Programme
Oldham Council wants an external provider to deliver a Primary Data and Training Programme. The work involves developing and delivering training to primary schools, with a focus on assessment practices and quality improvement.
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Self-employment Support
Seetec seeks intervention partners to deliver tailored self-employment support to unemployed and economically inactive participants across England. The service includes one-to-one business advisor meetings and tailored action planning.
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Conflict Resolution Training
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a provider to deliver conflict resolution training. The contract is valued at £540,000.
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Drive Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention - CPA/SPU/2667P
Cheshire Constabulary wants a partner to deliver the Drive domestic abuse perpetrator intervention programme, working with high-risk perpetrators across Cheshire. The service will run for 18 months from April 2025, with funding confirmed for two financial years though the exact Year 1 allocation is still to be decided and will be pro-rated.
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Leadership programme for senior leaders
University of Salford wants a tailored five-month leadership programme for senior researchers and research leads. The programme should include workshops, individual coaching, action learning sets, and bespoke sessions grounded in evidence-based practice.
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New Immersive Learning Water Feature at Safety Central - CPA/SPU/2537F
Cheshire Fire Authority needs maintenance and repair of interactive features, lighting and scenery at Safety Central, their education centre in Lymm. The contract also covers new equipment, features and refurbishments as required during the term.
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Speech and Language Commissioned Service
Sefton Council wants to commission a full-time speech and language therapist to work with early years providers, identifying and supporting children with language delay and coaching parents and carers.
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Provision of Hive Side Training
The Animal and Plant Health Agency wants up to three contractors to deliver practical hive-side training to intermediate hobbyist beekeepers on pest and disease recognition and good husbandry. The work is split into three regional lots covering North of England and Midlands, South of England, and Wales.
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Training Services for Adults (Open Framework)
Lancashire Combined County Authority is establishing an open framework for adult training providers. The framework will be used for call-off contracts across skills training, bootcamps, and future skills provision.
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NEET Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Liverpool City Council wants a single supplier to provide NEET prevention and intervention services for young people aged 16–17 and up to 25 with EHCPs. Work includes progression workers, career coaches, and information and advice officers across three strands.
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Bikeability Training 2025
Cheshire West and Chester Council wants to appoint contractor(s) to deliver Bikeability cycling safety training to primary and secondary school children and adults across the borough.
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School Streets Programme
Tameside council wants an organisation to manage community engagement, oversee temporary road closures, and report on the School Streets programme across the borough. The role is ongoing partnership-based delivery rather than a one-off project.
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EHRC 2526-17 Behavioural Insights Training
The Equality and Human Rights Commission wants a trainer to deliver behavioural insights training to staff in their Regulation Network. The work is a one-off commission, not an ongoing contract.
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Evidence-Based Early Years Maths Programme
The Department for Education is commissioning an evidence-based early maths programme to improve numeracy outcomes in early years settings. The programme must reach at least 5,000 settings with an 80% completion rate and be backed by robust evaluation (RCT or QED plus implementation and process evaluation).
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Microsoft 365 Training
The Equality and Human Rights Commission needs professional training for staff on Microsoft 365 applications to support digital transformation and improve collaboration. The training will cover compliance with internal governance and data handling policies.
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The Supply of a Hosted Integrated E-Portfolio System Divided Into 3 Lots.
Greater Manchester Police needs a hosted e-portfolio system for its internal apprenticeship scheme. The system must comply with ESFA Individual Learner Requirement reporting and OFSTED inspection standards.
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Supported Employment Service
Salford City Council wants a supplier to deliver supported employment services for people with learning disabilities, autism, and ADHD. The contract runs for an unspecified period and is worth £650,000.
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Holiday Activities and Food Service (HAF)
Liverpool City Council wants a provider to run holiday activities and food programmes for benefit-eligible children during Easter, Summer, and Christmas breaks. The contract runs from June 2026 to May 2029 with potential extensions.