Rules about Offer and Acceptance

Mark runs GreenTech Ltd, a small consultancy which advises companies on renewable energy schemes. On Tuesday 1^st March 2022 he sees a call for proposals on a government website: “Grants of up to £25,000 available for small firms working in the renewable energy sector. If you are working in a small business, you are eligible. Apply before 11^th March 2022.”

Mark immediately calls the phone number provided and speaks to a funding adviser. He explains that GreenTech has three employees. The adviser tells him that the company can apply for up to £10,000 and confirms that the deadline for applications if Friday 11^th March. Mark eagerly agrees to send an application and says “I’ll do everything I can to get the paperwork to you on time.”

Following instructions on the website, he completes and signs the application form and posts it on 5^th March to the address provided. His letter arrives at the funding agency on Monday 14^th March.

Question:

Advise Mark. By applying the rules about offer and acceptance, reach a conclusion about whether  the funding agency are required to review his application. Does GreenTech have the right to be considered for a) a £25,000 award and/or b) a £10,000 award or c) neither?

You may assume that the websites small print contains no relevant additional terms.