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ESF Skills for Growth: Project Management for Non-Project Managers

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Jul 2022 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ESF Skills for Growth: Project Management for Non-Project Managers" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to address skills challenges in businesses across various sectors in the UK. Classified under education and training services, this tender is part of a broader strategy to enhance project management skills among employees, especially in smaller organisations where individuals may wear multiple hats. The procurement, executed through a selective (restricted procedure), has recently achieved completion, with the contract valued at £500,000, signed on 4th May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in delivering training and educational services, particularly those that offer innovative, flexible, and affordable project management training solutions. Companies capable of aligning their offerings with the need for upskilling in project management without requiring full qualifications would be well-positioned to compete. With GMCA highlighting the importance of reducing staff turnover through investment in employee development, organisations specialising in tailored training programmes could find this an ideal market to pursue.

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Notice Title

ESF Skills for Growth: Project Management for Non-Project Managers

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure a lead organisation to deliver training which would support skills challenges facing businesses across the region from a wide range of sectors. Feedback from consultations with businesses across a range of sectors have highlighted the need for upskilling people with project management skills, particularly where individuals are not currently working in specific project management roles but carry out aspects of project management as part of their day-to-day job. This may be more relevant within smaller organisations where one person might be carrying out a number of different roles. Although we are aware there are numerous qualifications available in project management, this specification is more concerned with the project management skills, knowledge and techniques that individuals can apply to their day-to-day work without necessarily holding a full qualification. These skills can support business growth, create pathways for progression, and prepare people for higher apprenticeships/higher levels of learning. The specification is part of a longer-term plan to develop skills to ensure that businesses are better able to retain and progress staff. Increasing opportunities for upskilling and investing in staff training and development has been highlighted as a key factor in reducing staff turnover. The overarching aim of the package is to improve skills, create pathways for progression, and prepare people for higher apprenticeships/higher levels of learning. It is expected that training is relevant to the individuals' role within the business. Although there is some commercial training available in this space, it is often expensive and long-form, and businesses cite that they need access to more affordable, quick and flexible delivery options. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure a lead organisation to deliver training which would support skills challenges facing businesses across the region from a wide range of sectors. Feedback from consultations with businesses across a range of sectors have highlighted the need for upskilling people with project management skills, particularly where individuals are not currently working in specific project management roles but carry out aspects of project management as part of their day-to-day job. This may be more relevant within smaller organisations where one person might be carrying out a number of different roles. Although we are aware there are numerous qualifications available in project management, this specification is more concerned with the project management skills, knowledge and techniques that individuals can apply to their day-to-day work without necessarily holding a full qualification. These skills can support business growth, create pathways for progression, and prepare people for higher apprenticeships/higher levels of learning. The specification is part of a longer-term plan to develop skills to ensure that businesses are better able to retain and progress staff. Increasing opportunities for upskilling and investing in staff training and development has been highlighted as a key factor in reducing staff turnover. The overarching aim of the package is to improve skills, create pathways for progression, and prepare people for higher apprenticeships/higher levels of learning. It is expected that training is relevant to the individuals' role within the business. Although there is some commercial training available in this space, it is often expensive and long-form, and businesses cite that they need access to more affordable, quick and flexible delivery options. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034e98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018416-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Ms Emily Taylor
Contact Email
emily.taylor@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GROWTH

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