Tender

The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Skills Bootcamps W4

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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03 Mar 2023 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has issued a tender titled "The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: GMCA Skills Bootcamps W4" in the services category, aimed at providing intensive training courses for adults in sectors such as Cyber Security, IT, Data Analysis, and more. The contract, with a value of up to £500,000, involves delivering Skills Bootcamps in Greater Manchester starting no later than 15th May 2023 and expiring on 31st March 2024, with a possibility of extension. The procurement stage is currently in the tender period, with a submission deadline of 10 AM on Friday 10th March 2023.

This tender opportunity by The Growth Company Limited presents a chance for businesses specialising in training programmes, computer services, personal development, and tutorial services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Interested parties must submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Panacea portal by the specified deadline to compete for this contract and contribute to the skills development landscape in Greater Manchester.

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Notice Title

The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Skills Bootcamps W4

Notice Description

The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Skills Bootcamps W4 The Growth Company intends to bid as prime contractor for the above opportunity. We are inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations who wish to deliver end-to-end Skills Bootcamps (LOT 1 only) in Greater Manchester. Skills Bootcamps are intensive, Level 3-5 or equivalent flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of income over time (including for the self-employed). Sector Priority Roles for this call include: Cyber Security, IT Technician, Data Analyst, Cloud, Software Engineer, Dev-Ops, Data Science, Web Development, Production Management, Content Creation, Returners to tech. Skills Bootcamps delivered through this lot must be delivered at Level 3-5 or equivalent. All training must either be accredited, aligned to occupational standards managed by the Institute for Apprenticeship & Technical Education or utilise a recognised standard for representing attainment e.g., RARPA, SFIA. The creative industries are a local priority but do not form part of DFE's national priority list and therefore evidence of alignment with occupational standards will need to be provided. Contract term: Delivery start no later than 15th May 2023 and expiring 31st March 2024, with the potential to extend on a 1 + 1 basis. The Growth Company is inviting organisations to bid up to a maximum of PS500,000. The deadline for submission of the required document is: 10 AM Friday 10th March 2023 Your completed EOI must be uploaded to the Panacea portal by the deadline stated. We look forward to hearing from you.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78531c76-f97f-4689-a4e6-6a5bb8637a47
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80521000 - Training programme services

80533100 - Computer training services

80533200 - Computer courses

80570000 - Personal development training services

80590000 - Tutorial services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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