Tender

The Growth Company Essential Work Skills

THE GROWTH COMPANY

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Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 12:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company is inviting tenders for "The Growth Company Essential Work Skills" project, aimed at enhancing workforce development across Greater Manchester. The industry category is predominantly focused on E-learning services, with additional classifications including training programme services, computer training services, personal development training services, provision of language courses, and tutorial services. The procurement is at the 'tender' stage, with submissions required by 13:00 on 13th December 2024. The contract period will run from 6th January 2025 to 30th June 2026, covering locations in Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the training and development sector to partner with The Growth Company and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to deliver essential work skills across the region. The focus on a wide array of training services provides opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in E-learning and related fields. By participating, businesses can directly contribute to improving the skills and employment landscape for 2.8 million people and over 100,000 employers, fostering significant business growth and regional development. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging competitive participation from all eligible entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Growth Company Essential Work Skills

Notice Description

Greater Manchester's goal is to deliver ambitious improvements in skills and employment for the 2.8 million people and over 100,000 employers in the wider city-region. Central to this is developing a responsive, integrated labour market system that enables all people to achieve their full potential, and which provides the talent that Greater Manchester's businesses need for the future. In support of our Essential Work Skills Contract with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), The Growth Company (GC) is seeking to identify delivery partners with the capability and capacity to deliver a high-quality service offer to enable GC to rapidly respond to Greater Manchester's Organisations and Individuals Essential Work Skills needs. The Essential Work Skills service is additional funding provided by GMCA to GC to enhance the Workforce Development Support available to GM Businesses and residents. More information on Workforce Development can be found at: People Development | The Growth Company There are 4 stages as part of the GMCA Essential Work Skills Contract. Stage 1-3 will be delivered directly by GM Business Growth Hub to employers and GM residents. Stage 4 will be delivered via this framework of procured Skills Providers. To apply for this tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Please ensure ALL the relevant tender documents are included within the 'Response' section of the Questionnaire. You can add these individually or utilise a Zip folder to submit your response. Once uploaded, this will allow you to 'Submit' your bid. The documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. The deadline for submission of the required documents is at 13:00 13th December 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5327be81-d821-47c4-9d5e-f8759e87e361
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718913ca-cdaa-4f25-8547-37feeff9f2e2
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

80420000 - E-learning services

80521000 - Training programme services

80533100 - Computer training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

80580000 - Provision of language courses

80590000 - Tutorial services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
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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