Planning

Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund 2019-20

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

12 Jun 2019 at 16:26

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is initiating the procurement process for the "Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund 2019-20," aimed at enhancing digital skills training in the North West of England. With a budget of £3 million, the fund will support innovative training projects that address skills shortages in areas such as cyber security, software development, and fintech. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with applications opening on 25th June 2019 and a contract period commencing on 13th June 2019 and concluding on 31st December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on digital training and education, particularly those that specialise in vocational and adult education services. Consortia including employers and training providers are encouraged to bid for funding between £50,000 and £180,000 to implement creative training initiatives. Businesses looking to enhance their training offerings in digital sectors or develop partnerships with local educational institutions would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund 2019-20

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority are announcing details of a PS3m Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund to help train the city region's digital workforce. The aim of the 'Fast Track' Fund is to help employers in the Greater Manchester and Lancashire areas develop a diverse pipeline of talent for jobs that require specialist digital skills. The fund will be open for applications from 25th June 2019. Consortia of employers and training providers (including colleges and universities) can bid for between PS50,000 and PS180,000 to run innovative digital training schemes linked to skills shortage vacancies. We are particularly looking for innovative creative projects that: * Design training that addresses industry digital skills shortages aligned with the GM Local Industrial Strategy; which prioritises; cyber security, broadcasting, content creation and media, software development, digital telecoms, fintech and e-commerce. * Test flexible delivery models to ensure a range of people are able to access training; supporting career progression and diversifying the digital talent pipeline. * Test new partnerships between employers and training providers (including colleges and universities) that show the potential for longer-term sustainability and scalability. Call to action: * Employers and training providers should read the fund prospectus and start to consider what they would like to gain from the fund and what they can offer. * Register to attend the launch event on Tuesday 25th June to find out more: https://fasttrackfundgm.eventbrite.co.uk For queries about the fund please email: FastTrackDigital@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-179821d0-3281-4421-be4d-f8134d622f54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6894ea2-1e7b-4aba-9c6f-60a562aee1bf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

80340000 - Special education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80511000 - Staff training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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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