Tender

GMCA 716 Community Grants

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jun 2023 at 16:16

Tender Notice
Tender

07 Jun 2023 at 15:51

Tender Notice
Tender

07 Jun 2023 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is conducting a tender process for the "GMCA 716 Community Grants" project within the Education and training services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a total value of 500,000GBP. The tender period ends on July 10, 2023, with a contract period starting on September 4, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the location is in Greater Manchester, England.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations to participate. Businesses offering services related to education and training, particularly those focusing on disadvantaged communities in Greater Manchester, may find this tender suitable for their growth. The Managing Agent appointed will be responsible for grant administration, creating opportunities for businesses catering to community development and skills employment initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 716 Community Grants

Notice Description

The GMCA Education, Skills and Work ESW directorate are seeking to procure a Managing Agent MA to deliver a long term Community Grants programme later referred to as the Vehicle. Community based projects will be funded via Community Grants up to the value of 100,000GBP per grant and delivered by VCSE sector organisations and housing providers working with disadvantaged and or excluded unemployed and inactive residents aged 16 and over for the purpose of enabling their progress towards and skills employment across Greater Manchester The Managing Agent will be responsible for all aspects of the grant administering process and will be accountable for the achievement of the outcomes set out in this specification. For more information please visit The Chest at www.thechest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87b151a8-39f6-4c2f-8962-1185004e738e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be77ded8-2e81-4cf9-b0fa-f8c7ea23dbe7
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 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
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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
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

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