Tender

RAISE - Adult CEIAG Provision Opportunity

ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS

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Tender

03 Nov 2017 at 16:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company, acting as the buyer, is seeking tenders for the "RAISE - Adult CEIAG Provision Opportunity", aimed at providing Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) services in the North West region of England. This procurement, classified under recruitment services, is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for applications set for 10am on Friday, 1st December 2017. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd January 2018 and will continue until 31st July 2018. The tender process follows an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on delivering impartial CEIAG services, particularly those experienced in engaging with unemployed or economically inactive adults. Companies that possess relevant expertise, accreditations such as the Matrix Standard, and capacity to operate in Greater Manchester from January 2018 would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may bring valuable insights and experience to this essential service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RAISE - Adult CEIAG Provision Opportunity

Notice Description

The Growth Company is the prime contractor for the Greater Manchester ESF-funded Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme, which operates under the contract brand "RAISE". RAISE provides an underpinning all-age approach to CEIAG which is complementary to other interventions supporting 'at risk' young people and specific groups of adults. The programme is split between two target groups: * Theme 1: Young people who are 15-18 or up to 25 with SEND and Care Leavers * Theme 2: Adults 19+ who are unemployed or economically inactive We are seeking supply chain partners that are able to support Theme 2 - Adults aged 19+ who are unemployed or economically inactive. Supply chain partners should demonstrate: * Experience and a successful track record of delivering impartial CEIAG services * Relevant expertise and accreditations, e.g. Matrix Standard * Established referral, engagement, and progression routes for unemployed adults, including specified cohorts of adult customers * Staffing capacity to deliver careers guidance in Greater Manchester from January 2018. Deadline for applications is 10am on Friday 1st December 2017. Additional information: To apply to this opportunity please complete a basic registration as a supplier 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 will be able to log into the system, express your interest and automatically download the bid documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd86ce82-4dd7-40b0-b0de-aefc471bff2e
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£688,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 6-12 months
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
ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS
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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