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title: "Stepping Up Programme"
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# Stepping Up Programme

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38a1bc7f-2c5d-491c-babb-c96788db60cb

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council is conducting the 'Stepping Up Programme', aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities among black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) individuals in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the Award stage, having been completed with a contract valued at £146,900 awarded to Smart People Training & Development Ltd on 29 March 2018. The contract covers ongoing services from 1 April 2018 to 31 December 2019, with the tender period having ended on 23 March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational and training services, particularly those that aim to foster diversity and inclusion in leadership. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in training, development, and diversity initiatives would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, contributing to a more diverse leadership landscape in Bristol and beyond.

## Notice

To purchase the on-going services of a Programme Director for the running costs of the city wide Stepping Up Leadership Programme. The programme is designed to support learning and development of black Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) future leaders and contribute to a more diverse leadership landscape in Bristol. The programme has been piloted with BAME participants but is intended to broaden participation to other diversity groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0245f03a-6ee2-4448-87e8-7a68d583eec8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,900 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMART PEOPLE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2018 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0245f03a-6ee2-4448-87e8-7a68d583eec8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0245f03a-6ee2-4448-87e8-7a68d583eec8
  21st June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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