Award

The provision for a Greater Manchester Careers Application Platform - Suppler Engagement and Tender

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2019 at 12:05

Award Notice
Tender

05 Apr 2019 at 13:16

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Apr 2019 at 13:43

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Mar 2019 at 14:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking suppliers for a project titled "The provision for a Greater Manchester Careers Application Platform - Supplier Engagement and Tender." This digital platform aims to assist young people in making informed career choices in Greater Manchester, aligning with various educational and social goals. The tender falls within the software package and information systems sector and is classified under the CPV code 48000000. The open procurement process commenced on 13 March 2019, with the tender period closing on 24 April 2019. The expected contract duration is from 10 June 2019 to 1 September 2022, with a total budget of £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on software development and digital services, particularly those with experience in educational technology and career guidance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the GMCA aims to support diverse suppliers. Companies that can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of young people and the ability to deliver innovative and accessible digital solutions will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision for a Greater Manchester Careers Application Platform - Suppler Engagement and Tender

Notice Description

The overarching aim is to create a single, digital platform that helps young people to make appropriate and effective decisions about their future careers in Greater Manchester. By developing a comprehensive online system that addresses the needs of a wide range of stakeholders in the city-region, we expect the Platform to: Deliver on the Mayoral Manifesto to introduce a "UCAS-style application process" * Improve young people's access to encounters and opportunities offered by employers, * Support the delivery of Greater Manchester's Curriculum for Life * Improve young people's jobs and career opportunities * Address social and systematic inequalities, * Improve progression and retention at key transition points

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be33f817-eb0e-49de-b0a0-0b1025fb0a57
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2019 - 1 Sep 2022 3-4 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
Contact Name
Bushra Dawood
Contact Email
dawoodb@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1616084120

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 8US
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASCAID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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