Tender

Call for Expressions of Interest: Subcontract Opportunity for Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) AEB 2023-24

WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEA)

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Tender

28 Nov 2022 at 17:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has issued a tender titled "Call for Expressions of Interest: Subcontract Opportunity for GMCA AEB 2023-24". This procurement process seeks to establish a supply chain of providers to deliver Adult Education Budget (AEB) funded courses for unemployed learners in the Greater Manchester area. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is 8th December 2022, with contract activities scheduled to start on 1st August 2023 and end on 31st July 2027. The buying organization, Workers' Educational Association (WEA), based in Leeds, is seeking organisations with strong connections in Greater Manchester, particularly welcoming applications from VCSE and local entities.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses interested in providing adult skills training for unemployed individuals in the Greater Manchester region. Organisations with a local presence and experience in delivering education and training services within the ten boroughs of GMCA are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) align with the suitability criteria outlined in the tender, indicating a favourable environment for smaller businesses to participate in the open procurement process. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure (above threshold), providing a transparent and accessible avenue for interested entities to engage with the WEA and contribute to the regional skills development agenda.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call for Expressions of Interest: Subcontract Opportunity for Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) AEB 2023-24

Notice Description

The WEA is seeking to secure a supply chain of providers to support delivery of AEB funded activity in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. We are inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations that wish to deliver Adult Skills funded courses for Unemployed learners (GMCA Lot 1). This programme will focus on engaging and supporting unemployed GM residents to progress towards and into work. We wish to hear from organisations with a local footprint, based in Greater Manchester with strong connections and a track record of delivery within any or all of the 10 boroughs, and we are particularly keen to hear from VCSE and other organisations based in the GM area. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity, you will need to be registered on WEA's procurement system (In-Tend Education Portal). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home Please note that all 'In-Tend' portals are independent from each other and require separate log-in details. Once you have accessed the site, you need to navigate to the opportunity and click 'Register Interest'. You can then access the documents and messages, and submit your response. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : GMCA AEB Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1ed3595-1689-476a-9c26-1ef1e617a177
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c052f360-213a-445a-97ff-b4da21bb26a7
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 4-5 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
WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS3 1AB
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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