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Skills Bootcamps (Wave 3): Manufacturing

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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28 Nov 2022 at 16:55

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19 Oct 2022 at 09:24

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13 Jul 2022 at 12:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has issued a tender titled "Skills Bootcamps (Wave 3): Manufacturing" for education and training services. The procurement process is in the award stage, with contracts worth varying amounts having been recently signed on 18th October 2022. This opportunity aims to address employers' skills shortage vacancies, support adult upskilling, and diversify talent pipelines in the UK. The tender is focused on delivering sector-specific skills training for adults aged 19+ and creating opportunities for fast-tracking to job interviews with local employers.

This tender by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those focusing on skills development for the manufacturing sector. The tender is part of a government initiative to support adult education and offer free training courses to address skills gaps and improve productivity. Businesses that cater to adult learners, employers seeking skilled workers, and those promoting diversity and inclusion in the workforce would find this tender well-suited for their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Skills Bootcamps (Wave 3): Manufacturing

Notice Description

As part of the "Plan for Jobs" the Department for Education (DfE) are providing PS2.5bn for the National Skills Fund (NSF) to help adults build skills for the economy of the future; complementing provision available through Adult Education Budget (AEB). NSF comprises of Skills Bootcamps and the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Offer. Skills Bootcamps offer free flexible courses of up to 16 weeks giving people the opportunity to build up sector specific skills and fast track to an interview with a local employer. The key objectives of skills bootcamps are to: * Address the needs of employers to fill skills shortage vacancies requiring specialist skills and improve business productivity. * Address the needs of adults to retrain and upskill whatever their starting point. Providing clear line of sight to a new role / opportunity / contract. * Diversifying the talent pipeline by targeting groups underrepresented in key sectors. Skills Bootcamps are targeted at all adults aged 19+ who are in-work, self-employed, unemployed, returning to work after a career break and prisoners on temporary release or due to be released within six months. With a focus on specific priority groups.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the "Plan for Jobs" the Department for Education (DfE) are providing PS2.5bn for the National Skills Fund (NSF) to help adults build skills for the economy of the future; complementing provision available through Adult Education Budget (AEB). NSF comprises of Skills Bootcamps and the Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Offer. Skills Bootcamps offer free flexible courses of up to 16 weeks giving people the opportunity to build up sector specific skills and fast track to an interview with a local employer. The key objectives of skills bootcamps are to: * Address the needs of employers to fill skills shortage vacancies requiring specialist skills and improve business productivity. * Address the needs of adults to retrain and upskill whatever their starting point. Providing clear line of sight to a new role / opportunity / contract. * Diversifying the talent pipeline by targeting groups underrepresented in key sectors. Skills Bootcamps are targeted at all adults aged 19+ who are in-work, self-employed, unemployed, returning to work after a career break and prisoners on temporary release or due to be released within six months. With a focus on specific priority groups.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03517c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033706-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£497,230 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 8US
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

3D 360 Limited

Rochdale Training

Salford City College Group

Further Information

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