--- title: "The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Multiply" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10779d23-b04a-43d3-bd0e-d7dfcc27f3a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10779d23-b04a-43d3-bd0e-d7dfcc27f3a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10779d23-b04a-43d3-bd0e-d7dfcc27f3a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10779d23-b04a-43d3-bd0e-d7dfcc27f3a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2022-10-24" --- # The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Multiply Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10779d23-b04a-43d3-bd0e-d7dfcc27f3a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10779d23-b04a-43d3-bd0e-d7dfcc27f3a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10779d23-b04a-43d3-bd0e-d7dfcc27f3a6.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Multiply contract opportunity, titled "The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest," is being offered by THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED. This tender falls under the Education and training services category, aimed at adults aged 19+ in the North West region of the UK. The procurement stage is at the Tender phase, with a submission deadline of 18:00 on Friday 4th November 2022. The GMCA Multiply tender, funded through UKSPF, seeks to increase adult numeracy qualifications up to Level 2. The procurement method is an Open procedure (below threshold), with a contract period commencing on 2nd January 2023. This tender by THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED presents an opportunity for organisations interested in delivering adult numeracy education services to adults aged 19+ through the GMCA Multiply program. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in delivering educational services, specifically in Maths at Level 2 and above, would find this opportunity particularly relevant. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute to enhancing adult numeracy levels, thereby supporting skill development and education attainment within the region. ## Notice The Growth Company (GC) intends to bid as a Prime contractor for the GMCA Multiply contract opportunity. GC is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations who wish to deliver GMCA Multiply as part of our supply chain. Funded through UKSPF, Multiply is targeted at adults aged 19+ who do not already have a Level 2 in Maths. The aim of the service and the interventions are to help improve the ability, understanding and use of maths in daily life, home, and work. GMCA want to increase the number of adults participating in and achieving adult numeracy qualifications up to and including Level 2 (both GCSE C/4 above and Functional Skills qualifications). Proposals need to be complementary to existing schemes such as adult education budget (AEB) and must not displace or duplicate existing numeracy provision. This EOI is designed to help GC shortlist interested organisations who wish to work with us to deliver GMCA Multiply. The deadline for submission of the required document is: 18:00 Friday 4th November 2022 Your completed EOI must be uploaded to the Panacea portal by the deadline stated. Please note that the closing date and time is set in the system and you will not be able to apply after the closing date and time. We look forward to hearing from you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690daa4a-cb66-42bf-8f52-d4593666c831 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 | Active | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80340000 - Special education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2022 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690daa4a-cb66-42bf-8f52-d4593666c831 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690daa4a-cb66-42bf-8f52-d4593666c831 24th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth When you register on the Panacea portal, please make sure you select that you will be a 'Supplier'. Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest' You can then view the documents. Click the 'Participate' Button Navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to apply, see Clarification Q&A's and the tender documents. ## Notice URLs - http://www.growthco.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10779d23-b04a-43d3-bd0e-d7dfcc27f3a6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10779d23-b04a-43d3-bd0e-d7dfcc27f3a6.json.