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Notice Title

GMCA1938 Modern Work Experience - Employer Engagement

Notice Description

GMCA is seeking to award a contract for the provision of GMCA1938 Modern Work Experience - Employer Engagement. This procurement is for a provider to deliver an employer market stimulation and engagement service through a targeted campaign of interventions that secure measurable employer commitments and build sustained Modern Work Experience (MWex) delivery capacity across the system, aligned to place priorities, GM growth locations and sector gateways. This commission contributes to Greater Manchester's Advancing Technical Education ambition by strengthening Experiences of the Workplace through sector-aligned, place-based delivery. It will stimulate employer markets, secure commitments to deliver progressive Modern Work Experience, and build employer and provider capability, supporting Greater Manchester's wider ambition to increase the volume, quality and accessibility of work experience opportunities for young people and enable progression into MBacc pathways, T Level placements and wider technical education opportunities. Strategically, this is rooted in the government's ambition for all young people to access 50 hours of work experience by Year 11, updated Gatsby Benchmarks, revised statutory guidance, and the Greater Manchester Strategy (2025-35). Locally, it aligns with MBacc, MBacc MWEx Year 2, the Careers Hub, Employer Engagement function and wider Placement for All ambitions, supporting workforce preparation across key growth sectors. It is intended that the initial period of the contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st July 2027. The set budget for the initial period is PS70,000 (excluding VAT). The GMCA reserves the right to extend this contract for an additional 12 months to 31st July 2028. The value of the optional extension period is PS70,000 (excluding VAT). Further details on the nature and scope of the requirements can be found within the Specification at Document 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: GMCA reserves the right to extend this contract for up to 12 months (to 31st July 2028), subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance, and continued alignment with GMCA's strategic and policy context. The value of the optional extension period is PS70,000.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b031
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053962-2026
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: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: £140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline: 26 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053962-2026
8th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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