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Adult Skills Level 3 Targeted Offer (Additional)

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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28 Sep 2023 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) recently awarded a contract for the procurement of adult skills Level 3 activity under the devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) and the national Free Courses for Jobs Level 3 offer. The procurement method used was a 'Restricted procedure'. The contract, titled "Adult Skills Level 3 Targeted Offer (Additional)", falls under the Education and Training Services category. The contract was awarded on 12th September 2023 to multiple suppliers, including MANTRA LEARNING LTD, NETCOM TRAINING LTD, and others. The total contract value is GBP 6,059,283.32. The GMCA, as the buying organisation, aims to address occupational skills gaps to support business needs and provide a locally skilled workforce.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly in the Greater Manchester area. Companies with experience in delivering learning programs, with a proven track record in learning delivery approach, strategic approach, stakeholder management, and social value creation, stand a good chance of competing. The award criteria include quality aspects such as Learning Delivery Approach, Social Value, and Financial Value for Money. For SMEs and large-scale training providers alike, this tender offers the chance to contribute to the Greater Manchester Strategy 2021 - 2031 by supporting the region's priorities for growth, prosperity, and well-being.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Skills Level 3 Targeted Offer (Additional)

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure adult skills Level 3 activity under the devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) and the national Free Courses for Jobs Level 3 offer, using a 'single pot' approach for the remainder of the 2022/23 academic year through to the end of the 2023/24 academic year. The intent of the GM's Adult Skills Level 3 targeted offer is to support: The priorities of the Greater Manchester Strategy 2021 - 2031 good lives for all: Greater Manchester is a great place to grow up, get on and grow old; a great place to invest, do business, visit and study to become: A greener Greater Manchester: responding to the climate emergency. A fairer Greater Manchester: addressing inequalities and improving wellbeing for all A more prosperous Greater Manchester: driving local and UK growth. To develop the occupational competences needed to progress further in learning, work or careers, on courses aligned to Greater Manchester's key growth and foundational occupational areas. To improve the skills of residents and be more productive or retrain to find a better job supporting in-work progression for adults into higher level careers, adapting to changing employer needs. Occupational skills gaps to support our business needs, providing employers with a locally skilled workforce. 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 adult skills Level 3 activity under the devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) and the national Free Courses for Jobs Level 3 offer, using a 'single pot' approach for the remainder of the 2022/23 academic year through to the end of the 2023/24 academic year. The intent of the GM's Adult Skills Level 3 targeted offer is to support: The priorities of the Greater Manchester Strategy 2021 - 2031 good lives for all: Greater Manchester is a great place to grow up, get on and grow old; a great place to invest, do business, visit and study to become: A greener Greater Manchester: responding to the climate emergency. A fairer Greater Manchester: addressing inequalities and improving wellbeing for all A more prosperous Greater Manchester: driving local and UK growth. To develop the occupational competences needed to progress further in learning, work or careers, on courses aligned to Greater Manchester's key growth and foundational occupational areas. To improve the skills of residents and be more productive or retrain to find a better job supporting in-work progression for adults into higher level careers, adapting to changing employer needs. Occupational skills gaps to support our business needs, providing employers with a locally skilled workforce. 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-04060d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028622-2023
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
£5,099,931 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20232 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

GET SET ACADEMY LTD

HE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED

I.V.S. TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT LTD

MANTRA LEARNING LTD

NETCOM TRAINING LTD

PLATO TRAINING (UK) LTD

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE LTD

THE PORTLAND TRAINING COMPANY LIMITED

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