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title: "Initial Expression of Interest: DWP Future Self Employment Opportunity"
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published: "2020-03-31"
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# Initial Expression of Interest: DWP Future Self Employment Opportunity

Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-013da00d-412b-49c3-b17e-9492047c566c

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## Summary

The Growth Company Limited is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Initial Expression of Interest: DWP Future Self Employment Opportunity." This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is targeted towards organisations across England, Scotland, and Wales. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 5 PM on 17th April 2020. The Growth Company, located in Manchester, is seeking potential partners as it prepares to bid for this opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on self-employment and training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Those with a proven track record in delivering educational programmes and support to aspiring self-employed individuals would be well-suited to compete. By collaborating with The Growth Company, organisations can expand their influence in the self-employment sector and contribute to economic growth through innovative service delivery.

## Notice

Initial Expression of Interest DWP Future Self Employment Opportunity The Growth Company (GC) is a Merlin accredited not-for-profit provider of services to people, businesses and places. Our purpose is to Enable Growth, Create Jobs and Improve Lives. GC has an extensive track record of helping people to become self-employed or grow their business. We deliver the Business Growth Hub in Greater Manchester, helping 15000 businesses to grow every year. We also hold the prime contracts for the Start Smart (ERDF) and Enterprising You (GMCA/DFE) contracts for start-up and self-employed businesses as well as support individuals on our DWP and devolved employment contracts to become self-employed. GC is considering bidding for this DWP opportunity, currently in Market Engagement phase. We are interested in hearing from organisations interested in partnering with GC, across England, Scotland and Wales. Please complete the short questionnaire (link below) to express your interest in working with us. We look forward to hearing from you by 5pm on Friday 17th April 2020. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7KS3VTR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f835755-3133-4d01-bfda-1234ce0dfe32 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 5JW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2020 at 15:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f835755-3133-4d01-bfda-1234ce0dfe32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f835755-3133-4d01-bfda-1234ce0dfe32
  31st March 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7KS3VTR
  Link to survey monkey for completion of expression of interest

## Notice URLs

- https://www.growthco.uk/about-us/initial-expression-of-interest-dwp-future-self-employment-opportunity/

## Provenance

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