Award

GMCA 754 Recruitment, training, designation and quality assurance of Specialist Leaders in Education (Careers)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

21 Dec 2023 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority awarded a contract for the provision of education and training services. The tender, titled "GMCA 754 Recruitment, training, designation and quality assurance of Specialist Leaders in Education (Careers)", had a total contract value of £40,000 GBP. The contract period is scheduled to start on January 22, 2024, and end on July 31, 2025. The procurement process reached the award stage on November 22, 2023. The buying organisation, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located in Manchester, England, sought to enhance Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance by training and deploying Specialist Leaders in Education.

This procurement opportunity would be suitable for businesses involved in education and training services, specifically those focusing on Careers Education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations may find this opportunity attractive. Businesses looking to contribute to improving young people's skills and career prospects in Greater Manchester would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract offers a chance to collaborate with various stakeholders from education, business communities, local authorities, and partners to support the strategic Careers Education approach in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 754 Recruitment, training, designation and quality assurance of Specialist Leaders in Education (Careers)

Notice Description

The GMCA Careers Hub is part of a national network of Hubs driving the Government's Careers Education Strategy. The Hub model provides information and opportunity that supports and helps prepare young people to actively participate and thrive in the economy, realising their ambitions, qualities, and skills. We support and collaborate with stakeholders from secondary and post 16 education, the business community, Local Authorities and other partners to ensure Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is integrated into the education provision of GM institutions. The SLEs Careers add additional support to the Careers Hub model by training and deploying them to collaborate, support and quality assure CEIAG.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfcd6f51-435a-4c47-9664-bc7ab5acd06f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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
Sara Hughes
Contact Email
sara.hughes@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7598551693

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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