Tender

Call for Expressions of Interest - Greater Manchester Combined Authority Digital Skills Bootcamps

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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Tender

30 Mar 2022 at 14:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, represented by The Growth Company Limited, is currently conducting a tender titled "Call for Expressions of Interest - Greater Manchester Combined Authority Digital Skills Bootcamps." This initiative falls under the education and training services sector, inviting bids to deliver flexible training courses aimed at adults in Greater Manchester. The tender is presently in the active phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th April 2022 at 18:00. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st June 2022 and run until 31st March 2023, with possibilities of extension until March 2025. This tender is being conducted through an open procurement method, specifically designed for organisations under the threshold for such contracts.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those focused on digital skills development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project seeks to shortlist suitable partners for delivering the bootcamps. Companies that can provide technical training or have experience in equipping adults for in-demand job roles may find this tender to be an ideal fit for expanding their services and client base within the Greater Manchester region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call for Expressions of Interest - Greater Manchester Combined Authority Digital Skills Bootcamps

Notice Description

Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority Digital Skills Bootcamps The Growth Company (GC) intends to bid as Prime contractor for the above opportunity. Digital Skills Bootcamps are intensive, Level 3-5 or equivalent flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable them to access in-demand jobs. GC is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations who wish to deliver Digital Skills Bootcamps in Greater Manchester (GM). This EOI is designed to help GC shortlist interested organisations who wish to work with us to deliver the new Digital Skills Bootcamps in Greater Manchester. The contract funding period is until the end of March 2023 with the potential to extend until March 2025. To respond to this opportunity, please register on the In-Tend portal by following the below link and going to 'Current Tenders'. Click Express Interest to download the tender documents. Once you have completed the questionnaire, please upload it onto the In-Tend portal by 6pm (18:00) Wednesday 6th April 2022. Your completed questionnaire must be uploaded to the In-Tend portal by the deadline stated. Please note that the closing date and time is set in the system, and you will not be able to apply after the closing date and time. We look forward to hearing from you

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0a2f26e-bd12-4512-b8e5-b3850d123e83
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 (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
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
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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