--- title: "Greater Manchester Adult Education Budget" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00eb3215-f8c6-44f5-981e-d71c4756329b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00eb3215-f8c6-44f5-981e-d71c4756329b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00eb3215-f8c6-44f5-981e-d71c4756329b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00eb3215-f8c6-44f5-981e-d71c4756329b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-06" --- # Greater Manchester Adult Education Budget Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00eb3215-f8c6-44f5-981e-d71c4756329b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00eb3215-f8c6-44f5-981e-d71c4756329b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00eb3215-f8c6-44f5-981e-d71c4756329b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Trafford Council inviting tenders for the "Greater Manchester Adult Education Budget" project, aiming to enhance education, skills, and employment support in the Greater Manchester area. The tender, classified under "Adult and other education services," is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd December 2018. The project has a total estimated value of £20,000,000, with Lot 1 targeting a geographical area across Greater Manchester and Lot 2 focusing on supporting GM residents without geographical constraints, with contract values ranging from £150,000 to £5,000,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for educational institutions, training providers, and community organisations looking to expand their services. Businesses that specialise in adult education, workforce development, and learner support, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate in the bidding process to enhance their organisation's engagement within the region and contribute to the development of a thriving local economy. ## Notice GMCA wants an education, skills and employment support system that works for everyone, as set out in the priorities within Greater Manchester Strategy (GMS) : * Young people equipped for life and work * Good jobs with opportunities for people to progress and develop * A thriving and productive economy in all parts of the city-region. GMCA expects providers to develop a place-based curriculum offer and wrap-around support with a clear focus on learner progression to further learning or employment. The Lots are split as follows: Lot 1 Indicative Lot value: PS17,000,000 per year Geography: GM-wide Contract Values: Min PS1,000,000 to max PS5,000,000 Lot 2 Indicative Lot value: PS3,000,000 per year Geography: No geographical requirement (but must support GM residents) Contract Values: Min PS150,000 to max PS1,000,000 GMCA's intention is that contracts awarded from this procurement will be on a 1+1+1 basis until 2021/22 funding stream ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81114cdb-5862-49f2-b534-640441a1e378 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL | | Locality | STRETFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M32 0TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook | | Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2018 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81114cdb-5862-49f2-b534-640441a1e378 - 31 Oct 2018 at 17:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e74e5b-8e31-4a07-90bb-4922ab6d7d47 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81114cdb-5862-49f2-b534-640441a1e378 6th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e74e5b-8e31-4a07-90bb-4922ab6d7d47 31st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=25e101dd-cdcb-e811-80ef-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.trafford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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