--- title: "Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund 2019-20" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-179821d0-3281-4421-be4d-f8134d622f54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-179821d0-3281-4421-be4d-f8134d622f54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-179821d0-3281-4421-be4d-f8134d622f54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-179821d0-3281-4421-be4d-f8134d622f54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2019-06-12" --- # Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund 2019-20 Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-179821d0-3281-4421-be4d-f8134d622f54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-179821d0-3281-4421-be4d-f8134d622f54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-179821d0-3281-4421-be4d-f8134d622f54.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is initiating the procurement process for the "Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund 2019-20," aimed at enhancing digital skills training in the North West of England. With a budget of £3 million, the fund will support innovative training projects that address skills shortages in areas such as cyber security, software development, and fintech. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with applications opening on 25th June 2019 and a contract period commencing on 13th June 2019 and concluding on 31st December 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on digital training and education, particularly those that specialise in vocational and adult education services. Consortia including employers and training providers are encouraged to bid for funding between £50,000 and £180,000 to implement creative training initiatives. Businesses looking to enhance their training offerings in digital sectors or develop partnerships with local educational institutions would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and development. ## Notice Greater Manchester Combined Authority are announcing details of a PS3m Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund to help train the city region's digital workforce. The aim of the 'Fast Track' Fund is to help employers in the Greater Manchester and Lancashire areas develop a diverse pipeline of talent for jobs that require specialist digital skills. The fund will be open for applications from 25th June 2019. Consortia of employers and training providers (including colleges and universities) can bid for between PS50,000 and PS180,000 to run innovative digital training schemes linked to skills shortage vacancies. We are particularly looking for innovative creative projects that: * Design training that addresses industry digital skills shortages aligned with the GM Local Industrial Strategy; which prioritises; cyber security, broadcasting, content creation and media, software development, digital telecoms, fintech and e-commerce. * Test flexible delivery models to ensure a range of people are able to access training; supporting career progression and diversifying the digital talent pipeline. * Test new partnerships between employers and training providers (including colleges and universities) that show the potential for longer-term sustainability and scalability. Call to action: * Employers and training providers should read the fund prospectus and start to consider what they would like to gain from the fund and what they can offer. * Register to attend the launch event on Tuesday 25th June to find out more: https://fasttrackfundgm.eventbrite.co.uk For queries about the fund please email: FastTrackDigital@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6894ea2-1e7b-4aba-9c6f-60a562aee1bf | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jun 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 6EU | | 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 - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80340000 - Special education services - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2019 at 16:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6894ea2-1e7b-4aba-9c6f-60a562aee1bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6894ea2-1e7b-4aba-9c6f-60a562aee1bf 12th June 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://fasttrackfundgm.eventbrite.co.uk - https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/exciting-new-programme-to-develop-the-next-generation-of-digital-talent-is-launched/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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