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Greater Manchester Skills Bootcamps Wave 4: Cross-Sector

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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05 Sep 2023 at 16:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has recently concluded the procurement process for the Greater Manchester Skills Bootcamps Wave 4: Cross-Sector. This procurement aimed to deliver skills bootcamps in various sectors, split into separate lots with specific values and contracts. GMCA's key objectives include addressing employer needs for specialist skills, adult retraining, and diversifying the talent pipeline. The procurement method used was a selective process with awards already active and signed as of 5th May 2023.

This procurement opportunity creates pathways for businesses, particularly those in the education and training services industry, to engage with GMCA and contribute to skills development in the region. Companies offering digital, technology, creative, construction, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, education, health, social care, hospitality, leisure, and tourism services could find opportunities for growth and collaboration with GMCA. The awards already granted present financial opportunities for successful suppliers, signalling a commitment to enhancing skills and employment prospects in Greater Manchester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Manchester Skills Bootcamps Wave 4: Cross-Sector

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure skills bootcamps delivery for 2023/24 (funded via DfE's National Skills Fund) with the option to extend on a 1+1 basis subject to GMCA receiving continued funding. The key objectives of skills bootcamps in GM are to: 1. Address the needs of employers to fill skills shortage vacancies requiring specialist/technical skills and improve business productivity. 2. Address the needs of adults to retrain and upskill whatever their starting point. Providing clear line of sight to a new role / opportunity / contract. 3. Diversifying the talent pipeline by targeting groups facing disadvantage in the labour market and underrepresented in key sectors. For the purpose of this procurement exercise, activity is split into four separate lots: Lot 1: Skills Bootcamps: Digital, Technology, & Creative Sectors * Overall value: PS2,000,000 * (Minimum contract value of PS250,000 to a maximum value of PS1,000,000) Lot 2: Skills Bootcamps: Construction Sector & Economy * Overall value: PS1,500,000 * (Minimum contract value of PS250,000 to a maximum value of PS500,000) Lot 3: Skills Bootcamps - Manufacturing & Engineering Sectors * Overall value: PS500,000 * (Minimum contract value of PS250,000 to a maximum value of PS500,000) Lot 4: Skills Bootcamps - Other Sectors including; Logistics, Education, Health, & Social Care, Hospitality, Leisure, & Tourism * Overall value: PS1,000,000 * (Minimum value of PS250,000 to a maximum value of PS500,000) This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Skills Bootcamps: Digital, Technology, & Creative Sectors

This lot was used for the delivery of Skills Bootcamps in the Digital, Technology, & Creative sectors. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

Lot 2: Construction & Green Skills

This lot was used for the delivery of Skills Bootcamps in the Construction and Green Skills sectors. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

Lot 3: Manufacturing & Engineering

This lot was used for the delivery of Skills Bootcamps in the Manufacturing and Engineering sectors. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

Lot 4: Wider Sectors

This lot was used for the delivery of Skills Bootcamps in the following sectors: * Logistics * Education, Health, & Social Care * Hospitality, Leisure, & Tourism This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fa37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026246-2023
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, SME

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
£5,273,638 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20233 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
M1 6EU
Postcode Area
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
10
Supplier Names

BARFECTION LIMITED

GROUNDWORK GREATER MANCHESTER

IN4.0 GROUP LIMITED

MANTRA LEARNING LTD

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS LTD

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

WE ARE DIGITAL TRAINING LTD

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