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09 Aug 2023 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a contract for the "Adult Skills Level 3 Targeted Offer" in the Education and training services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a total contract value of £4,917,956.77 GBP. The contract period is from June 30, 2023, to July 31, 2024. The tender closed on April 21, 2023, and the contracting authority is based in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to provide adult education services aligned with Greater Manchester's key growth areas. Companies offering occupational training and skills development are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The award was given to multiple suppliers, including large and small-scale organisations, creating a diverse market for service provision and business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Adult Skills Level 3 Targeted Offer

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure adult skills Level 3 activity under the devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) and the national Free Courses for Jobs Level 3 offer, using a 'single pot' approach for the remainder of the 2022/23 academic year through to the end of the 2023/24 academic year. The intent of the GM's Adult Skills Level 3 targeted offer is to support: The priorities of the Greater Manchester Strategy 2021 - 2031 good lives for all: Greater Manchester is a great place to grow up, get on and grow old; a great place to invest, do business, visit and study to become: A greener Greater Manchester: responding to the climate emergency. A fairer Greater Manchester: addressing inequalities and improving wellbeing for all A more prosperous Greater Manchester: driving local and UK growth. To develop the occupational competences needed to progress further in learning, work or careers, on courses aligned to Greater Manchester's key growth and foundational occupational areas. To improve the skills of residents and be more productive or retrain to find a better job supporting in-work progression for adults into higher level careers, adapting to changing employer needs. Occupational skills gaps to support our business needs, providing employers with a locally skilled workforce. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08703118-c115-4de6-ac32-2fb8b1ca42c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d863f1-a43b-4745-b361-b9d539e427c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,917,956 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,917,956 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Postcode Area
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

The Growth Company

Standguide Limited

Bright Direction Training Limited

Plato Training UK Ltd

Realise Learning and Employment Limited

Gloucestershire College

BACK TO WORK TRAINING LIMITED

Total People Limited

DMR Training & Consultancy Ltd

Workers' Educational Association

Further Information

Notice Documents

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