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BG3 - Entrepreneurial Training 2025-2026 - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Oct 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a public procurement process titled "BG3 - Entrepreneurial Training 2025-2026." The contract, classified under the Education and Training Services category, will provide intensive short-term entrepreneurial business courses. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, resulting in an award to Aspire4u CIC on 22nd September 2025, with the contract period running until 31st March 2026. The locations included for this service span the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. This award signifies the conclusion of the procurement process, initially set to close tenders by 12th September 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those capable of delivering accessible and intensive entrepreneurial training. While not specifically suited for small or voluntary community enterprises, organisations with experience in education delivery across diverse geographical regions stand to benefit. Aspire4u CIC, as the successful supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to meet the contract's requirements and expand its footprint and service portfolio both locally and internationally.

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Notice Title

BG3 - Entrepreneurial Training 2025-2026 - AWARD

Notice Description

To provide entrepreneurial training in terms of an intensive short-term introduction to business course which is accessible to participants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72b99380-0be7-428a-8733-831ade2d0350
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be056b8a-c4fa-48ee-9d95-3d390bedcb9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE4U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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