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Greater Manchester Skills for Employment Pilot Programme

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

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Award

16 Jan 2017 at 10:01

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Funding Agency is seeking proposals for the "Greater Manchester Skills for Employment Pilot Programme," which focuses on providing training and support to unemployed adults aged 19 and above. This procurement falls under the adult and other education services category, with a total estimated value of £11,500,000. The procurement method used is a selective restricted procedure, and the tender was published on 27th July 2015, with a submission deadline set for 11th September 2015. The contract period spans from 15th November 2015 to 31st July 2019, with implementation expected in the North West of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations that specialise in adult education and training services. Businesses that offer skills development programs, apprenticeships, or community learning initiatives could find this process beneficial. Interested candidates must be registered on the Register of Training Organisations and comply with specific requirements to ensure their submission is considered. The programme aims to support those facing barriers to employment, making this an ideal contract for educators and trainers with experience in delivering comprehensive support and skills training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Manchester Skills for Employment Pilot Programme

Notice Description

GMLEP is seeking to procure provision which will ensure unemployed adults aged 19+ (or 18+ if in receipt of benefits) who face multiple barriers to entering the labour market are given the right level of skills, employability and wrap around support that they need to make measurable progress towards improving their chances of gaining sustainable employment. Additional information: ORGANISATIONS MUST NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING RULES APPLY TO THIS PROCUREMENT AND ANY SUBMISSION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THESE RULES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Through the SFA 's e-tendering portal , the ITT has been issued to all candidates who have completed The Register of Training Organisations refresh as at July 2015, and indicated they were interested in delivering any of the following provision types in the Greater Manchester LEP area : 16-18 Apprenticeships 19-23 Apprenticeships 24 Plus Apprenticeships Traineeships Skills for Life Pre-employment training Community Learning ESOL Education and vocational skills training for employers Skills support for the employed Skills support for the unemployed Even though the above selection criteria was utilised for the invitation, in order to be awarded a contract for this item the winning candidate from those invited must have submitted a SUCCESSFUL response to the Register of Training Organisations refresh in July 2015 AND must be a legal entity at the time of intention to award a contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c7f8dc9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/229228ff-234a-4028-9947-4e4c13167241
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2016 - 30 Mar 2018 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
SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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