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title: "Women in Rail Mentoring Scheme"
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buyer: "HS2"
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# Women in Rail Mentoring Scheme

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e9da368-e269-4c93-861c-e73065fd54ae

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## Summary

The award has been granted for the "Women in Rail Mentoring Scheme" to Moving Ahead Ltd by HS2. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold. The contract period runs from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2028. The contract's total value is £35,000, and the tender deadline was March 31, 2023. The scheme aims to provide support for up to 10 pairs of mentors and mentees annually in the personal development training services category, with delivery locations in the West Midlands and London.

This tender represents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in personal development training services to collaborate with HS2 through the "Women in Rail Mentoring Scheme". Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender should have a focus on facilitating mentorship programmes and be able to operate within the regions specified (West Midlands and London). Given the direct procurement method and the scheme's nature, businesses with experience in similar collaboration ventures are likely to be competitive and successful in securing this contract.

## Notice

Facilitation partner of the Women in Rail Mentoring scheme. This scheme will provide support for up to 10 pairs of mentors and mentees per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed9766f-abd9-4a21-9403-ebeb80add500 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOVING AHEAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2023 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed9766f-abd9-4a21-9403-ebeb80add500

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed9766f-abd9-4a21-9403-ebeb80add500
  22nd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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