Planning

Occupational, Sectoral & Higher Adult Skills

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Occupational, Sectoral & Higher Adult Skills" under the services category, set in the UKD3 region, United Kingdom. The initiative is focused on commissioning targeted employment-related skills offers that align with the Greater Manchester (GM) key priority and foundational sectors. A future notice is expected by 24th October 2025, with the contract period planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Interested parties should be aware that this procurement is still in the planning phase, focusing on enhancing workforce skill levels and supporting in-work progression.

This tender creates diverse opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector to grow by partnering with Greater Manchester Combined Authority to help meet the region's employment skill demands. Companies that specialise in occupational training and skills development, especially those that offer flexible and tailored delivery models to meet the specific needs of employers and residents, would be well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can contribute to significant employment and economic outcomes in Greater Manchester while expanding their impact and reach in the area.

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Notice Title

Occupational, Sectoral & Higher Adult Skills

Notice Description

GMCA will potentially be commissioning a range of targeted employment related skills offers, that supports GMs key priority and foundational sectors, although not limited to these. The commissioning will build on a review of previous and existing occupational and sectoral delivery models, providing the flexibility to address the specific needs of both employers and residents. Commissioned delivery will focus on supporting GM residents into relevant occupational areas and support in-work progression targeted at improving skills levels for the workforce.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059526
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054371-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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