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GMCA 1299 GM Multiply Scheme - Multiply Enhancement for Skills Bootcamps

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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07 Feb 2025 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the "GMCA 1299 GM Multiply Scheme - Multiply Enhancement for Skills Bootcamps," falling under the education and training services industry. This procurement aimed at enhancing skills bootcamp services for residents within the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total budget set at £600,000. The process followed a restricted procedure under the Light Touch Regime, inviting bids from 13 pre-qualified providers with existing GMCA Skills Bootcamp contracts. The tender period concluded on 22 November 2024, with the contract period commencing on 23 January 2025 and ending on 31 March 2025. The procurement method used was limited, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on education and training services, particularly those experienced with skills bootcamp provisions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged, as the contract supports business growth by allowing multiple awards, improving diversification and increasing participation in large public projects. With contracts already awarded to several SMEs such as MANTRA LEARNING LIMITED, SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS LTD, NEW GENERATION TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LIMITED, and THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITED, companies operating in the education sector could leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence within the Greater Manchester region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1299 GM Multiply Scheme - Multiply Enhancement for Skills Bootcamps

Notice Description

The GMCA sought to procure additional support to GM residents accessing a GMCA funded Skills Bootcamp intervention with funding from the GM Multiply Scheme. The procurement process for this contract was a restricted procedure under the Light Touch Regime, limited to providers who hold a current Skills Bootcamp contract with GMCA. All 13 providers who hold current Skills Bootcamps contracts with GMCA were invited to bid for this opportunity. The budget for this contract had been set at a maximum of PS600,000 with an intention to award multiple contracts that make up this maximum value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76abc2d8-f8ac-4061-ad40-bc588235353b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0465950b-b97c-445d-b1a5-0ce650e33ead
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£217,541 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£217,541 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Postcode Area
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
4
Supplier Names

Mantra Learning Ltd

SB Skills Solutions Ltd

New Generation Training and Consultancy Limited

Think Employment Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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