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UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF): Progression Towards Inclusive Employment

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Nov 2023 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) procurement process for the programme titled "Progression Towards Inclusive Employment" in the services category under education and training services. The selected supplier is THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED. This opportunity aimed to support economically inactive GM residents and residents over 50 facing age-related challenges. The procurement method used was a selective process, with a contract value of £8,000,000 signed on 1st November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in delivering quality services, outreach, stakeholder management, social value, and financial value for money to engage with the GMCA. Businesses with expertise in supporting economically inactive individuals and those facing employment barriers could find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement stage has concluded with the award of the contract, providing a clear path for the selected supplier to work towards achieving positive outcomes for the target beneficiary groups in Greater Manchester.

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Notice Title

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF): Progression Towards Inclusive Employment

Notice Description

The GMCA Education, Skills & Work (ESW) directorate looked to procure a lead provider to deliver a programme of activity which identifies, engages and supports economically inactive GM residents (aged 19 and over) who are furthest away from the labour market, with complex needs (including those who are not engaged with mainstream provision) to address barriers and achieve positive onward destinations. The programme also has a dedicated offer for economically inactive residents aged over 50 who experience age-related challenges. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The GMCA Education, Skills & Work (ESW) directorate looked to procure a lead provider to deliver a programme of activity which identifies, engages and supports economically inactive GM residents (aged 19 and over) who are furthest away from the labour market, with complex needs (including those who are not engaged with mainstream provision) to address barriers and achieve positive onward destinations. The programme also has a dedicated offer for economically inactive residents aged over 50 who experience age-related challenges. 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-041dac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035212-2023
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

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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Miss Eleanor Walsh
Contact Email
ewsframework@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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