Planning

Initial Expression of Interest: DWP Future Self Employment Opportunity

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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Planning

31 Mar 2020 at 15:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company Limited is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Initial Expression of Interest: DWP Future Self Employment Opportunity." This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is targeted towards organisations across England, Scotland, and Wales. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 5 PM on 17th April 2020. The Growth Company, located in Manchester, is seeking potential partners as it prepares to bid for this opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on self-employment and training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Those with a proven track record in delivering educational programmes and support to aspiring self-employed individuals would be well-suited to compete. By collaborating with The Growth Company, organisations can expand their influence in the self-employment sector and contribute to economic growth through innovative service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Initial Expression of Interest: DWP Future Self Employment Opportunity

Notice Description

Initial Expression of Interest DWP Future Self Employment Opportunity The Growth Company (GC) is a Merlin accredited not-for-profit provider of services to people, businesses and places. Our purpose is to Enable Growth, Create Jobs and Improve Lives. GC has an extensive track record of helping people to become self-employed or grow their business. We deliver the Business Growth Hub in Greater Manchester, helping 15000 businesses to grow every year. We also hold the prime contracts for the Start Smart (ERDF) and Enterprising You (GMCA/DFE) contracts for start-up and self-employed businesses as well as support individuals on our DWP and devolved employment contracts to become self-employed. GC is considering bidding for this DWP opportunity, currently in Market Engagement phase. We are interested in hearing from organisations interested in partnering with GC, across England, Scotland and Wales. Please complete the short questionnaire (link below) to express your interest in working with us. We look forward to hearing from you by 5pm on Friday 17th April 2020. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7KS3VTR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f835755-3133-4d01-bfda-1234ce0dfe32
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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