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title: "The Marches Step Up Programme 2020"
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# The Marches Step Up Programme 2020

Buyer: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b299a6b-fcf8-4726-9792-9c4a14167696

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## Summary

Telford & Wrekin Council has completed the procurement process for "The Marches Step Up Programme 2020", a contract aimed at providing business support coaching and mentoring to aspiring entrepreneurs and SMEs within the West Midlands region. This contract, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), was awarded following an open tender process, which saw bids submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tender period concluded on 13th October 2020, and the contract runs from 1st November 2020 to 28th February 2023, with a total contract value of £255,500.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth-focused businesses, particularly those specialised in education, training services, or business consultancy. Given that the contract was designed for SMEs, there is a favourable environment for smaller firms to compete. Companies interested in coaching, mentoring, or supporting business development in the Marches area would be particularly well-suited to engage with such tenders, as evidenced by the success of Good2Great Ltd, the awarded contractor, which serves as a model for potential bidders.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Lot 2 Name and address of the contractor (No. 2) Instead of: In addition Lot 2 has also been awarded to IBD Group Read: IBD Group 1010 Cambourne Business Park Cambourne Cambridge CB23 6DP 5 bids were received, all from SMEs Other additional information: Lot 1 is awarded to Good2Great Ltd Lot 2 is awarded to IBD Group The provision of business support coaching and mentoring to (aspiring) entrepreneurs and SME's in the Marches area. Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Bidders can bid for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. Both Lots will be evaluated separately.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71956c7-e774-405d-b1e7-8c33623cb61b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £255,500 |
| 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 | TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOOD2GREAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2020 at 08:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71956c7-e774-405d-b1e7-8c33623cb61b
- 6 Nov 2020 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71956c7-e774-405d-b1e7-8c33623cb61b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71956c7-e774-405d-b1e7-8c33623cb61b
  6th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=540032569
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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