Tender

The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (EXTENDED RE-OPENING)

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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Tender

20 Apr 2020 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company Limited is currently inviting tenders for "The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (EXTENDED RE-OPENING)" in the education and training services sector. This procurement is active and part of an open procedure aimed at expanding the framework for future opportunities related to the European Social Fund (ESF) and Adult Education Budget (AEB) across various regions including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire, and Liverpool City Region. The deadline for submission is set for 9:00 on 11th May 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 31st May 2020 and conclude by 31st July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those focusing on skills development, workforce training, and support for individuals not engaged in education, employment, or training. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those interested in delivering services across the specified contract areas. Given the current context of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and innovative solutions to support potential learners will be well-positioned to compete in this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (EXTENDED RE-OPENING)

Notice Description

**Extension - Framework Re-Opened** Due to the number of providers who have experienced disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic The Growth Company are re-opening the recent release of our Framework. Providers are invited to submit a tender response to join our European Social Fund (ESF) and Adult Education Budget (AEB) Provider Framework. This framework will cover future opportunities around our current Prime ESF and AEB contracts across The North West and South Yorkshire. The Framework will operate across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire and Liverpool City Region, and will be made up of providers who can support GC deliver across one or more of the Contract Areas defined below: Contract Area 1: Skills Support for the Workforce- Greater Manchester Contract Area 2: Skills Support for The Work Force - Lancashire Contract Area 3: Skills Support for the Workforce - More Developed (Lot 1) & Transitional (Lot 2) Sheffield City Region Contract Area 4: Skills Support for the Unemployed Greater Manchester Contract Area 5: Skills Support for the Unemployed Sheffield City Region - More Developed (Lot 1) & Transitional (Lot 2) Contract Area 6: Supply of support for individuals who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) or at risk of NEET Greater Manchester Contract Area 7: Adult Education Budget (AEB) Liverpool City Region (LCR) Contract Area 8: Adult Education Budget (AEB) Greater Manchester (GM) This framework will cover future opportunities around our current Prime ESF and AEB contracts. There is no limit to the number of providers admitted. **Existing providers already on the Framework do not need to reapply, but may wish to resubmit their Document D, Matrix of Delivery to identify new areas of delivery. Please see the tender documentation for further details. **Providers unsuccessful in joining the Framework in July 2019 OR November 2019 are welcome to reapply** The deadline for submissions is 9:00 Monday 11th May 2020. To apply for the framework, please register on our In-Tend site to download the documentation which contains instructions and information for your submission, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. You are required to make your submission via the GC In-tend e-tendering platform at the following web address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home Please download the documentation attached to the following project: Invitation to Tender for The Growth Company's ESF - AEB Provider Framework - EXTENSION - APRIL 2020 Additional information: Please apply on the following Project in In-Tend: Invitation to Tender for The Growth Company's ESF - AEB Provider Framework - EXTENSION - APRIL 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b93d609a-b4a3-4107-87a6-c21922a6b9fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6581c561-497d-4e12-827d-dfc1128e6e40
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
20 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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