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Skills Bootcamps Wave 5: Cross Sector

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)

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14 Jun 2024 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) recently awarded a contract for Skills Bootcamps Wave 5: Cross Sector. The procurement exercise aimed to commission four projects with a total value of £1.5 million. The contract period spans from May 28, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This opportunity falls under the Education and training services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for Skills Bootcamps presents opportunities for businesses, especially those in the education and training services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, as the GMCA has highlighted the need to address skills shortages, upskill adults, and diversify the talent pipeline. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The deadline for the tender period was April 2, 2024.

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Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps Wave 5: Cross Sector

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure Skills Bootcamps delivery for June 2024 - End of March 2025. For the purpose of this procurement exercise, we looked to commission four projects with a maximum contract value of PS375,000 each. The key objectives of skills bootcamps in GM are to: - Address the needs of employers to fill skills shortage vacancies requiring specialist/technical skills and improve business productivity. - Address the needs of adults to retrain and upskill whatever their starting point. Providing clear line of sight to a new role / opportunity / contract. - Diversifying the talent pipeline by targeting groups facing disadvantage in the labour market and underrepresented in key sectors. 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-d1715d33-db1c-4777-9047-6bc755a42f85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dc0ba91-ad15-4280-a31d-8eeef193608a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 years
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
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
4
Supplier Names

BRIGHT DIRECTION TRAINING

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT

REFORM RADIO

WOODSPEEN TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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