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title: "Optimising Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) Investment and Ensuring Collaborative Success GMCA 933"
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# Optimising Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) Investment and Ensuring Collaborative Success GMCA 933

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-287a1706-8652-4cc9-a4ad-62e847617cc9

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the tender process for a project titled "Optimising Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) Investment and Ensuring Collaborative Success GMCA 933". This project, classified under the education and training services industry, is geographically located within England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with significant dates including the tender period end on 15th February 2024 and the project contract running from 3rd April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The award, valued at £40,000, was granted to Wigan & Leigh College to provide continued central project support.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services. While the initial grant was awarded to a large entity, the nature of the project may require additional services and collaborations, potentially opening doors for businesses capable of providing specialised training and project management solutions. Both established educational institutions and training service providers, particularly those with expertise in the UK education sector, would be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to expand their services and client base.

## Notice

The grant is to be provided to Wigan & Leigh College to fund the continuation of central project support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77661649-38bc-4d45-86d4-300a114b81f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WIGAN & LEIGH COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77661649-38bc-4d45-86d4-300a114b81f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77661649-38bc-4d45-86d4-300a114b81f4
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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