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title: "585 - Facilitators and Mentors"
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# 585 - Facilitators and Mentors

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9747660b-566e-45a5-8fa0-2eae1015772f

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## Summary

Aston University is currently conducting an open procurement process for the tender titled "585 - Facilitators and Mentors," aimed at helping leaders of small and medium-sized businesses enhance their performance and growth. This tender falls under the services category, specifically training seminars, with a total value of £275,000. The tender period will close on 18th October 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2021, lasting until 21st June 2024. The location for delivery encompasses a variety of areas including Birmingham and other regions within the United Kingdom and overseas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and mentoring services, particularly those focused on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that offer innovative training strategies or experience in enhancing business resilience and performance would be ideal candidates for this contract. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to the local economy while securing a contract that could lead to further engagements in the public sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement process is to appoint Suppliers that will support leaders of small and medium sized businesses to boost their business performance, resilience and long term growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/671b7da5-4bea-4c1f-bfb2-4ee2d657397d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 21 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80522000 - Training seminars

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2021 at 18:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/671b7da5-4bea-4c1f-bfb2-4ee2d657397d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/671b7da5-4bea-4c1f-bfb2-4ee2d657397d
  17th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9ba8ae9e-e117-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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