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GMCA 930 - Employer Engagement and Essential Work Skills for Employed GM Residents (Test and Learn)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)

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29 Oct 2024 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the contract titled "GMCA 930 - Employer Engagement and Essential Work Skills for Employed GM Residents (Test and Learn)." This initiative, under the Education and training services category, focuses on workforce development to support employers and their workforce with essential work skills, including English, ESOL, Digital, and Maths. The contract, worth up to £9,812,000, commenced on 30th October 2024 and will run initially until 30th June 2026, with potential extensions up to 30th June 2028. It primarily targets the North West region of the United Kingdom and involves the procurement method of call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in workforce development and training services. SMEs and VCSE organisations are suitable candidates, given the emphasis on tailored skill provision to meet employer needs in Greater Manchester. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their market position by delivering high-quality learning and support services that help local employers achieve resilience, productivity, and growth. This initiative underscores the importance of customised training solutions to address specific workforce requirements, thus presenting an attractive proposition for those experienced in educational and vocational training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 930 - Employer Engagement and Essential Work Skills for Employed GM Residents (Test and Learn)

Notice Description

GMCA sought to procure a Workforce Development package of support and access to Essential Skills for Work, that truly meets the needs of Employers and their Workforce and provides an opportunity to build upon previous workforce development activities and genuinely test how skills provision can be delivered to a workforce, ensuring it is contextualised, meets the needs of employed residents and is funded more effectively. A key purpose of this commission is to support the wider development and preparation for a GM Adult Skills offer - GMs Skills for Life and Work. GMCA are keen to understand what works well for Greater Manchester businesses and residents and we can ensure the skills offer and delivery is fit for purpose. Therefore, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is looked to procure a Workforce Development package of support aimed at helping Employers and their workforce by: - Raising awareness of the training support that is available, not only in specific occupational specialisms but the essential skills needed for the workplace. - Supporting employers and their workforce to understand their current and future training needs, so that their businesses have the skills and talent they need for resilience, productivity and growth. - Providing the right Essential Work Skills training provision that meets this need, in particular the feedback received as set out in the LSIP. - Signposting to other relevant Skills Provision, where applicable Part of GM's Adult Skills Programme, this commission will provide support to Employers with their Workforce Development needs, and also deliver tailored and contextualised Essential Work Skills (English, ESOL, Digital & Maths), where this is currently a gap in provision for Employers and their Workforce across Greater Manchester. GMCA want to ensure businesses are able to access the skills and talent they need, by providing high quality learning, and wrapping support around individuals, enabling them to realise their potential. For the purposes of this commission, when GMCA say Employed GM Residents we mean: - Residents in employment (including apprentices) - Self-employed residents - Volunteers and Unpaid Workers. The initial contract will run from October 2024 to 30th June 2026 with the option to extend on a +1 +1 basis until 30th June 2028. The contract value for the initial period is PS4,460,000. Each 12 month extension has an additional value of PS2,676,000, meaning the total contract value is up to PS9,812,000. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the GMCA Education, Work and Skills Flexible Procurement System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d82cd99-2fa2-4420-afd4-2085cf3c9705
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20c9ebe-c478-4d4d-86c2-212cc754eecb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,812,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,812,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 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 (GMCA)
Contact Name
Eleanor Walsh
Contact Email
ewsframework@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GROWTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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