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Skills for Growth: Retrofit Skills Hub

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)

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09 Mar 2022 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the “Skills for Growth: Retrofit Skills Hub,” a tender aimed at delivering reskilling and upskilling services as part of the wider Skills for Growth programme. This initiative falls within the education and training services industry category, specifically located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 23rd August 2021 to NORTH WEST SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED, with a total value of £1,100,000. The contract period commenced on 24th August 2021 and runs until 29th September 2023, and the procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on reskilling and upskilling initiatives in the retrofit sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this procurement an advantageous avenue, as the eligibility criteria were tailored to encourage broad participation. Companies positioned to compete in this tender should be adept at providing training solutions within the context of retrofit skills, which is increasingly pertinent as sustainability and energy efficiency remain top priorities in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills for Growth: Retrofit Skills Hub

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is looking to procure a lead organisation to deliver the reskilling / upskilling element of a Retrofit Skills Hub which forms part of the commissioned provision element of the wider Skills for Growth programme. The opportunity was restricted to those eligible to bid as per the rules of the Education, Work and Skills Flexible Procurement System. Those invited were able to bid via the Chest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5e499bc-082a-4aee-8c97-649050ba491f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a288a67-5b5a-49b2-8802-9500d145a762
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2021 - 29 Sep 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
1
Supplier Name

NORTH WEST SKILLS ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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