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Skills for Growth: Digital Skills for Growth and Productivity

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has conducted a tender process for the project titled "Skills for Growth: Digital Skills for Growth and Productivity," focusing on providing a Digital Skills package to businesses in the Greater Manchester region. This procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services and is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £2,000,000. The tender period concluded on 6th September 2021, while the contract commenced on 18th October 2021 and is set to end on 29th September 2023. The procurement method utilised was selective, executed via a dynamic purchasing system; eligible organisations were invited to participate through the Chest platform.

This opportunity aims to foster business growth by enhancing digital skills within local enterprises, making it particularly suitable for service providers specialising in education and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider submitting proposals, as they may bring unique insights and tailored services to the project, ultimately helping them expand their market reach within the thriving Greater Manchester area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills for Growth: Digital Skills for Growth and Productivity

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure a lead organisation to deliver a Digital Skills package to businesses across GM, which would form part of the commissioned provision element of the wider ESF Skills for Growth programme. Organisations eligible to bid via the Education, Work and Skills Flexible Procurement System were invited to bid via the Chest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d7e6dca-dbc4-43b8-909d-8a89bfc1002d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2021 - 29 Sep 2023 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NORTH WEST SKILLS ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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