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Apprenticeship Levy Match Making Service

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Sep 2025 at 10:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process titled "Apprenticeship Levy Match Making Service," designated under ID GMCA1379. This initiative, which involves the provision of IT services related to consulting, software development, and support, falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting the Greater Manchester area in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has transitioned to the 'Award' stage, having been awarded directly without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on 29th August 2025, with its term starting on 1st October 2025 and ending on 30th September 2026. The total contract value is grossly £72,000, although the net amount is £60,000 in GBP.

Businesses involved in IT services, especially those with expertise in consulting and software development, may find growth opportunities in tenders like this one, especially when focusing on services for public sector clients. Companies that are capable of providing integrated solutions for apprenticeship levy matchmaking can greatly benefit. While this contract was awarded directly, small to mid-sized IT firms could aim to position themselves strategically for similar opportunities in future tenders, allowing them to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector, particularly in educational and training support services in Greater Manchester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship Levy Match Making Service

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Levy Matchmaking Service was launched in August 2018 to provide an online portal that facilitated the transfer of Apprenticeship Levy funds between large levy paying employers and non or smaller levy paying employers who had run out of funding as per national Apprenticeship Funding Rules. This allows unspent apprenticeship levy to stay within the GM Apprenticeship landscape rather than being returned to a central Treasury pot. It comprises an online portal (Home | GM Levy Matchmaking Service (levymatchfinder.co.uk)) and a member of staff that supports and advises employers to help them navigate the system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053831-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Kelechi Iheanachor
Contact Email
kelechi.iheanachor@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07966 612070

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GROWTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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