Tender

Greater Manchester Self-Employment Pilot

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

26 Jul 2019 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is currently tendering for the "Greater Manchester Self-Employment Pilot" project, which falls under the adult and other education services category. This open procurement process aims to support at least 2,000 self-employed residents in Greater Manchester, particularly focusing on those with low incomes or working in the gig economy. The tender was published on 26th July 2019, with submissions due by 6th September 2019. The pilot is expected to run from 4th November 2019 until 31st March 2022, with a budget of £8 million allocated for the initiative.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those with experience in supporting self-employment and sustainable business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their knowledge and capabilities to engage the target demographic effectively. Winning this contract could enhance business profiles, establish long-lasting partnerships within the region, and contribute to the overall advancement of the local economy.

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Notice Title

Greater Manchester Self-Employment Pilot

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have been awarded funding from the Department of Education (DfE) to commission a test and learn pilot to support a minimum of 2,000 Greater Manchester self-employed residents. The main aim of the Self-Employment Pilot is to understand which interventions work best to attract and engage those who are already self-employed and identify the most effective support to help them sustain and grow their business. GMCA want to ensure that priority access is given to GM residents on low income where self-employment is their primary source of income, or GM residents who are working in the gig economy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee7d79b9-f820-42ea-97c6-556568c97341
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe0037e-1385-4cf1-997b-a7056bd40a0a
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 years
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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 8US
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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