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28 Sep 2023 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a contract for the Adult Skills Level 3 Targeted Offer to support various priorities outlined in the Greater Manchester Strategy 2021 - 2031. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £5,099,932.32 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 28th July 2023, and the contract will be in effect from 20th September 2023 to 31st July 2024, benefiting suppliers based in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity provides a chance for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, to participate in delivering adult skills Level 3 training aligned with Greater Manchester's key growth areas. Businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those focusing on occupational skills development and adult learning, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period spans nearly a year, offering a stable revenue stream for successful suppliers to contribute to upskilling the local workforce and addressing regional skills gaps.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Adult Skills Level 3 Targeted Offer (Additional)

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure adult skills Level 3 activity under the devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) and the national Free Courses for Jobs Level 3 offer, using a 'single pot' approach for the remainder of the 2022/23 academic year through to the end of the 2023/24 academic year. The intent of the GM's Adult Skills Level 3 targeted offer is to support: The priorities of the Greater Manchester Strategy 2021 - 2031 good lives for all: Greater Manchester is a great place to grow up, get on and grow old; a great place to invest, do business, visit and study to become: A greener Greater Manchester: responding to the climate emergency. A fairer Greater Manchester: addressing inequalities and improving wellbeing for all A more prosperous Greater Manchester: driving local and UK growth. To develop the occupational competences needed to progress further in learning, work or careers, on courses aligned to Greater Manchester's key growth and foundational occupational areas. To improve the skills of residents and be more productive or retrain to find a better job supporting in-work progression for adults into higher level careers, adapting to changing employer needs. Occupational skills gaps to support our business needs, providing employers with a locally skilled workforce. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc276980-e93e-40d1-9a88-24fe54803c03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc492f62-e909-4f91-b758-1e4b4cca1357
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,099,932 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,099,931 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)
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
10
Supplier Names

BARFECTION LIMITED

GET SET ACADEMY LTD.

I.V.S. TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT LTD

MANTRA LEARNING LTD

NETCOM TRAINING LTD

PLATO TRAINING (UK) LTD

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED

THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE LTD

THE PORTLAND TRAINING COMPANY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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