Tender

GMCA 812- GM Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking Service

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

01 Dec 2023 at 13:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a contract for the GM Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking Service to The Growth Company Limited. The service aims to facilitate the transfer of apprenticeship levy funds to non-levy-paying organisations in the city region. The contract value is £69,000, with a contract period from 29th January 2024 to 5th April 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 20th December 2023.

This opportunity, managed by GMCA, presents a chance for businesses to engage in IT services related to consulting, software development, and Internet support within the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The tender is part of GM's efforts to enhance skills and training opportunities, providing a platform for businesses to contribute towards the region's educational advancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 812- GM Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking Service

Notice Description

The main aim of the service is to deliver a fully managed apprenticeship levy transfer online platform, including project management and co-ordination support which supports GM businesses to maximise the use of Apprenticeship Levy funding in the city region to increase skills for the future across key sectors. The portal should create as simple a process as possible for both parties to ensure maximum levy investment is retained in GM and where necessary, non-levy paying organisations have no training cost. Therefore GM, seeks to commission a 'matchmaking' service that ensures as many levy payers (public and private sector) as possible transfer unspent funds to non-levy payers negating the need for them to pay the 10% co-investment For more information on this opportunity please visit The Chest at www.the-chest.org.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56e2d03d-6ffa-407a-a160-13b8f778e1b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa96ffba-728d-4d47-a792-0fe9edf02a4b
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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