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GMCA 708 School Redinesss- Workforce Development Lead

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 May 2023 at 10:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of a workforce development lead in early years education services. The contract, titled "GMCA 708 School Readiness - Workforce Development Lead," aims to enhance the competency and integration of the early years workforce to support children and young people. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £53,460 GBP and a contract period from April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in primary education services and special education services to contribute to workforce development in the Greater Manchester area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in early years practice are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is the buying organisation leading this procurement process, targeting the improvement of the early years workforce within the school readiness programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 708 School Redinesss- Workforce Development Lead

Notice Description

The early years workforce is key to unlocking the potential of children and young people in GM. There have and continue to be significant challenges across the early years workforce in relation to integrated working, levels of competency, recruitment, and retention. Strengthening the EY workforce and addressing these challenges is an identified priority within the GM School Readiness programme to March 2025. Over the last two years work has been underway to develop a GM Early Years Workforce Competency Framework which has required specialist expertise in early years practice and specialist knowledge of the early years system. Although development work for this has now been completed, workforce development still remains a key priority within the school readiness programme with an ongoing programme of activity agreed to address some of the key challenges outlined above. The role will support with a number of key activities relating to workforce development outlined below, providing specialist expertise to support the GM programme of work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c068860-3524-4060-ba94-afd53a6fd957
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,640 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAN ROBINSON EARLY YEARS LIMITED'S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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