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title: "Procurement for an additional delivery partner for the Building Better Opportunities BRIDGES project"
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buyer: "STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD"
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# Procurement for an additional delivery partner for the Building Better Opportunities BRIDGES project

Buyer: STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08646702-78c0-435a-ba74-30a60b709416

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, titled "Procurement for an additional delivery partner for the Building Better Opportunities BRIDGES project," is led by STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD based in Walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom. This open procedure tender, for services in the community, has a maximum grant allocation of £150,000 and invites proposals from interested organisations. The tender period closed on 28th September 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st November 2021 and run until 30th April 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in the West Midlands. Suitable businesses that can enhance existing services or provide innovative solutions in community and personal services are encouraged to engage. Competing for this contract could lead to valuable partnerships and increased service delivery in the region.

## Notice

We are seeking an additional delivery partner with a grant allocation of up to a maximum of PS150,000 to provide a programme of services, within or across the Black Country, which will enhance rather than duplicate existing activities and services. It is anticipated a delivery commencement date of November 2021, which will include:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61cbd81-df5c-4a6d-8d48-63cfc46a7f89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS10 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | Bentley and Darlaston North |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton South East |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BILSTON RESOURCE CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2021 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61cbd81-df5c-4a6d-8d48-63cfc46a7f89
- 13 Sep 2021 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878a50c1-c574-4230-984f-b5ab7a07410f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61cbd81-df5c-4a6d-8d48-63cfc46a7f89
  5th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878a50c1-c574-4230-984f-b5ab7a07410f
  13th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40902d59-5b14-4019-bc21-250126aa5820
  Tender Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bd0b917-5a0b-4cf5-a39c-0c2af674f922
  EOI Form
- https://www.stepstowork.co.uk/bridges-partner-procurement-faqs/
  FAQs

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