Planning

Design and Delivery of a Train-the-Trainer Service for the Diverse Angel Syndicates Programme

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 13:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank Plc, located in Sheffield, is initiating a procurement process for the "Design and Delivery of a Train-the-Trainer Service for the Diverse Angel Syndicates Programme". This programme focuses on banking, investment, and education services across the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a milestone due by 7th June 2026 for engagement via a questionnaire. Key details include a potential contract period from September 2026 to August 2030, with future notices anticipated by 15th June 2026. Interested parties should note the engagement opportunity provided through the corresponding eSourcing portal links, centralising the engagement process via non-mandatory questionnaires to gauge supplier interest and capability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in education, training, and consultancy within the banking and investment sectors. With a project value of up to £240,000, there is scope for contributions in supporting, developing, and sustaining diversity-focused angel syndicates. Companies adept at delivering modular training solutions that can be adapted to various participant needs are particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on improving access to angel investing for underrepresented groups underscores a societal impact angle, benefiting organisations aiming to expand their service impact and diversify their investment networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Delivery of a Train-the-Trainer Service for the Diverse Angel Syndicates Programme

Notice Description

Background - The Diverse Angel Syndicate (DAS) Programme supports the development and sustainability of diversity-focused angel syndicates across the UK. The programme aims to broaden participation in angel investing, increase investment into diverse founders, and strengthen the capability of emerging angel syndicates across the UK nations and regions. DAS places a particular emphasis on engaging and supporting new and novice angels, with the aim of broadening access to angel investing as an asset class and improving confidence, capability and participation among underrepresented groups. The programme is expected to support approximately 10-15 syndicates, delivered through three cohorts of up to five syndicates each, in addition to the current cohort of five. Successful applicants will receive a package of financial and non-financial support, including funding for operational costs, training and capability-building, guidance on operational tooling and infrastructure, and access to peer learning and ecosystem connections through the programme. Tender Description - As part of the non-financial support offer, British Business Bank Plc ("British Business Bank" or "BBB" or "Buyer) is seeking to procure a training provider to design, deliver, and support a Train-the-Trainer education programme for angel syndicate leads across the United Kingdom. The aim of this programme is to upskill syndicate leads to deliver consistent, high-quality training to their own syndicate members. BBB anticipates that the contract will span a period of up to four years. During this time, supported syndicates are expected to continue recruiting new angel investors on a rolling basis. As such, the training requirement is expected to be front-loaded, with an initial focus on programme design, content development and early delivery, followed by a transition to a lighter-touch model in later years. This is likely to include ongoing support, updates to training materials, and periodic engagement to maintain quality and relevance. The training offer is expected to be modular in structure and designed to: support angel activation and portfolio understanding for new / novice angels enable syndicates to tailor delivery to their own membership base establish a minimum standard of training across supported syndicates ensure clarity of purpose and avoid duplication between syndicate development and angel education Purpose of the notice The Authority's aim in issuing this Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire is to: Understand market capability, maturity and suitability in delivering a Train-the-Trainer programme for angel syndicates Explore potential delivery approaches, associated risks and commercial considerations Identify any gaps, assumptions and market insights to inform the proposed scope of the invitation to tender Responses gathered through this questionnaire will inform the Authority's approach to procuring a train-the-trainer provider to support angel syndicate training as part of the Diverse Angel Syndicate programm For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sheffield:-Banking-and-investment-services./72CA9FU682 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/72CA9FU682

Planning Information

Engagement via Questionnaire. This stage is not mandatory for providers, however those wishing to engage in this questionnaire, please go to: www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/72CA9FU682 Should British Business Bank have any concerns, queries or clarifications with your response to the questionnaire, we may reach out to you. We anticipate a high volume of interest in this exercise and will therefore be unable to address supplier questions or attend individual supplier meetings as part of this stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043060-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80000000 - Education and training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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