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Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking Service

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)

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07 Feb 2025 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking Service. The service, funded by GMCA and currently delivered by The Growth Company, provides an online portal and support staff to facilitate the transfer of Apprenticeship Levy funds between employers. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in the North West of England. The exemption procurement method was used to ensure a short-term extension due to an ongoing review of the Apprenticeship Levy. Key dates include the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025, with the award date being 24th January 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those adept at managing online portals and advisory services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. By engaging in this service, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector, enhance their market visibility, and forge lasting relationships with both large levy paying employers and smaller businesses seeking levy funds. This procurement provides a notable platform to demonstrate expertise and reliability in educational matchmaking services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking Service

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Levy Matchmaking Service was launched in August 2018 to provide an online portal that facilitated the transfer of Apprenticeship Levy funds between large levy paying employers and non or smaller levy paying employers who had run out of funding as per national Apprenticeship Funding Rules. It comprises an online portal (Home | GM Levy Matchmaking Service (levymatchfinder.co.uk)) and a member of staff that supports and advises employers to help them navigate the system. The Service is funded by GMCA and currently delivered by The Growth Company. Due to an ongoing review of the Apprenticeship Levy by central government, the GMCA decided that an exemption would be the best route to market to ensure a short term extension of the service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d36be8-5ff0-4678-b664-16e28776b871
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exemption
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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

THE GROWTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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