Tender

The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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Tender

12 Jul 2019 at 16:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company Limited is seeking submissions for "The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity," aimed at enhancing education and training services across the North West and South Yorkshire. This open procurement, currently in the tender stage, allows multiple providers to join the framework, supporting various contract areas such as Skills Support for the Workforce and Adult Education Budget. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 16:00 on Friday, 26th July 2019, and successful contracts will commence from 11th August 2019, concluding on 31st July 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education, training services, and employment support. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise to deliver valuable support in the defined contract areas. Competitors should be prepared to address the diverse needs of learners and job seekers in the Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Sheffield City Region areas to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity

Notice Description

We are pleased to invite you to submit a tender response to join our European Social Fund (ESF) and Adult Education Budget (AEB) Provider Framework. This framework will cover future opportunities around our current Prime ESF and AEB contracts across The North West and South Yorkshire. The Framework will operate across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire and Liverpool City Region, and will be made up of providers who can support GC deliver across one or more of the Contract Areas defined below: Contract Area 1: Skills Support for the Workforce- Greater Manchester Contract Area 2: Skills Support for The Work Force - Lancashire Contract Area 3: Skills Support for the Workforce - More Developed (Lot 1) & Transitional (Lot 2) Sheffield City Region Contract Area 4: Skills Support for the Unemployed Greater Manchester Contract Area 5: Skills Support for the Unemployed Sheffield City Region - More Developed (Lot 1) & Transitional (Lot 2) Contract Area 6: Supply of support for individuals who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) or at risk of NEET Greater Manchester Contract Area 7: Adult Education Budget (AEB) Liverpool City Region (LCR) Contract Area 8: Adult Education Budget (AEB) Greater Manchester (GM) This framework will cover future opportunities around our current Prime ESF and AEB contracts. There is no limit to the number of providers admitted. The deadline for submissions is 16:00 Friday 26th July 2019. To apply for the framework, please register on our In-Tend site to download the documentation which contains instructions and information for your submission, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. You are required to make your submission via the GC In-tend e-tendering platform at the following web address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home Please note that all mandatory fields (highlighted in yellow on the In-Tend Portal) must be completed in order to register your organisation. Once registered, you must log into the system, express your interest in the opportunity on In-Tend and download the documentation. Any submissions received after the specified deadline will not be accepted. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b86c1bd-6d28-48dc-8b29-130507a66630
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b011c3-a24b-44f6-8826-578aa11c921c
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 1-2 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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