Tender

GMCA1934 System Leaders in Education

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

29 May 2026 at 12:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is actively seeking to procure services that will recruit, train, deploy, and quality assure System Leaders in Education, particularly in the Careers sector, as part of its Greater Manchester Strategy. The tender, titled "GMCA1934 System Leaders in Education," is within the Education and training services industry category, and extends across the Greater Manchester region. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition. The tender process, currently in the tender stage, has a submission deadline set for 19th June 2026. The initial contract term is from 31st August 2026 to 30th August 2027, valued at £34,000 excluding VAT, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those experienced in programme delivery and quality assurance processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports the involvement of these entities. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile public initiative and further enhance their reputation and capabilities by being part of a strategic development initiative within the Greater Manchester region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA1934 System Leaders in Education

Notice Description

GMCA are looking to procure for the provision of services to recruit, train, deploy and quality assure System Leaders in Education - Careers (SLEs). This is a service provided by GMCA to the stakeholders in the Careers Hub to progress the delivery of careers in the Greater Manchester Strategy (GMS). The initial contract period will be from the 31st August 2026 - 30th August 2027 with a contract value of PS34,000 excluding VAT. There is the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: GMCA reserves the right to extend this contract for a further 2 years, in 12 month increments, subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability and continued strategic alignment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050843-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

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