Planning

Greater Manchester Combined Authority Adult Education Budget (AEB)

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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Planning

31 Oct 2018 at 11:10

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the Adult Education Budget (AEB). The Growth Company Limited is the contracting authority located in Manchester, England. This tender invites expressions of interest from potential delivery partners who can provide high-quality adult education services. Key activities are focused on engaging with suppliers, with a deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on 16th November 2018. The provision falls under the category of education and training services and aims to support local labour market needs through the development of essential skills, such as English and maths.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in education, training, and community services, particularly those that can deliver adult education programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with a proven track record in enhancing workforce skills. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses have a chance to contribute to economic development in Greater Manchester while broadening their client bases and securing funding for essential educational initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Manchester Combined Authority Adult Education Budget (AEB)

Notice Description

The Growth Company is seeking Expressions of Interest from delivery partners with a high-quality service offer for Greater Manchester in the delivery of AEB services. The AEB is a single budget stream bringing together adult further education (all 19yrs+ provision except apprenticeships / traineeships), community learning, and discretionary learner support. The AEB is intended to fund provision which supports the local labour market and economic development. In particular, it focuses on ensuring that adults have the core skills that they need to enter and progress in work, including a number of statutory entitlements, those being English, maths and digital skills (from 2020 onwards), as well as first level 2/3 qualifications. Shortlisted delivery partners will be named in our bid to GMCA. The deadline for EOI submissions is 17:00 Friday 16th November 2018. If you are interested in the opportunity, you can find it within the current opportunities tab on our In-Tend system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Tenders/Current 'The Growth Company Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Adult Education Budget' You are required to make your EOI submission via the GC In-tend e-tendering platform. Once registered, you must log into the system, express your interest in the opportunity on In-Tend and automatically download the EOI documentation. Your EOI submission will be made on the In-tend Portal. Thank You.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65051a44-5fa8-443f-b140-33baa2fcfc90
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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