Tender

The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Multiply

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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24 Oct 2022 at 15:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Multiply contract opportunity, titled "The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest," is being offered by THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED. This tender falls under the Education and training services category, aimed at adults aged 19+ in the North West region of the UK. The procurement stage is at the Tender phase, with a submission deadline of 18:00 on Friday 4th November 2022. The GMCA Multiply tender, funded through UKSPF, seeks to increase adult numeracy qualifications up to Level 2. The procurement method is an Open procedure (below threshold), with a contract period commencing on 2nd January 2023.

This tender by THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED presents an opportunity for organisations interested in delivering adult numeracy education services to adults aged 19+ through the GMCA Multiply program. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in delivering educational services, specifically in Maths at Level 2 and above, would find this opportunity particularly relevant. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute to enhancing adult numeracy levels, thereby supporting skill development and education attainment within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Multiply

Notice Description

The Growth Company (GC) intends to bid as a Prime contractor for the GMCA Multiply contract opportunity. GC is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations who wish to deliver GMCA Multiply as part of our supply chain. Funded through UKSPF, Multiply is targeted at adults aged 19+ who do not already have a Level 2 in Maths. The aim of the service and the interventions are to help improve the ability, understanding and use of maths in daily life, home, and work. GMCA want to increase the number of adults participating in and achieving adult numeracy qualifications up to and including Level 2 (both GCSE C/4 above and Functional Skills qualifications). Proposals need to be complementary to existing schemes such as adult education budget (AEB) and must not displace or duplicate existing numeracy provision. This EOI is designed to help GC shortlist interested organisations who wish to work with us to deliver GMCA Multiply. The deadline for submission of the required document is: 18:00 Friday 4th November 2022 Your completed EOI must be uploaded to the Panacea portal by the deadline stated. Please note that the closing date and time is set in the system and you will not be able to apply after the closing date and time. We look forward to hearing from you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690daa4a-cb66-42bf-8f52-d4593666c831
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

80200000 - Secondary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80500000 - 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
24 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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