Planning

National Careers Service - Expression of Interest Opportunity (New contracts from 2022) North West Region and / or Yorkshire & Humber Region

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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Planning

11 Oct 2021 at 16:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company Limited is seeking expressions of interest for the National Careers Service, targeting the North West and Yorkshire & Humber regions. This opportunity is currently in the planning stage, with applications due by 3pm on 22nd October 2021. The procurement is focused on career guidance services, offering potential contractors the chance to contribute to vital employment and skills projects within these regions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in careers and employability services. Successful bidders will play an integral role in The Growth Company's supply chain, contributing to a social enterprise aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and skills development for over 100,000 individuals annually. Interested parties should register on the procurement portal to download application documentation and reinforce their position in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Careers Service - Expression of Interest Opportunity (New contracts from 2022) North West Region and / or Yorkshire & Humber Region

Notice Description

Invitation for Expression of Interest The Growth Company (GC) intends to bid as Prime contractor for the multi-channel National Careers Service in the North West (excluding Cumbria) and in Yorkshire and Humber. GC is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations who wish to deliver National Careers Service in one or both regions. GC is a social enterprise providing services to people, businesses, and places across the North of England. Our people services include delivery of major employment, skills, and justice contracts in the North West (including as Prime Contractor for the existing National Careers Service contract) and Yorkshire and the Humber. Our purpose is to Enable Growth, Create Jobs and Improve Lives, each year helping over 100k people to fulfil their potential. Subcontractors are a key part of our success in meeting and exceeding the needs of commissioners and stakeholders. We want to work with organisations that have a strong track record of delivery in the careers and employability sector and can help us reach priority customers through excellent partner engagement. If you are interested in applying for this EOI opportunity, and forming part of GC's supply chain, please register on our procurement portal, go to Current Tenders, and Express Interest in this EOI. Once you have expressed your interest you will be able to download the application documentation. The deadline for applications is 3pm Friday 22nd October 2021 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cf0c17b-941f-485d-a102-0e7eee9ff768
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac4725b-5570-4c1b-9ae9-70d5c1d9a107
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

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
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2021Expired
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
Kelly Edwards
Contact Email
kelly.edwards@growthco.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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