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ESF NEETs and Youth Employment Programme (2 Lots)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)

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05 Jul 2022 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking to enhance youth employment through the "ESF NEETs and Youth Employment Programme," which includes two separate lots focusing on distinct age groups within the same initiative. This programme, requiring a total investment of £10 million, aims to support young people aged 15-24 who are disengaged from education or facing barriers to employment. The procurement process is in the award stage, with key contract periods running from 25 January 2022 to 2 September 2022. The tendered services fall under the education and training category and were procured using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the official deadline for submissions having passed on 19 October 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses that specialise in educational services, training programmes, or employability mentoring, particularly those focusing on young people and vulnerable communities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete given the nature of the services required. With successful contracts awarded to organisations like Career Connect and INGEUS UK Limited, businesses in this sector may find collaboration, partnership, or sub-contracting opportunities to expand their reach and impact within the Greater Manchester area.

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Notice Title

ESF NEETs and Youth Employment Programme (2 Lots)

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) secured PS10m European Social Fund (ESF) and looked to procure two lead organisations to deliver an innovative engagement and mentoring programme for young people and young adults aged 15-24 who are affected by missed learning, and/or are disengaged from mainstream skills support offers, and/ or are not in employment or training. This programme was procured as two separate lots - one focusing on young people aged 15-19 and one focusing on young people aged 18-24 years. This opportunity was procured as a further competition through GMCA's Education, Work and Skills Flexible Procurement System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c30457f-4f31-4ec7-bbd9-024e5475d8b7
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2022 - 2 Sep 2022 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
Emily Taylor
Contact Email
emily.taylor@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CAREER CONNECT

INGEUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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