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title: "ESF Skills for Growth: Logistics Skills"
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# ESF Skills for Growth: Logistics Skills

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41d0b90d-456c-48b6-8100-761e46a8cfac

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "ESF Skills for Growth: Logistics Skills", which focuses on addressing skills challenges within the logistics industry. This tender is classified under the education and training services category. It originated from a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 15th June 2022 to 30th September 2023, with an allocated budget of £1,000,000. The delivery addresses are located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, highlighting the importance of localising training solutions for industry needs. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and skills development, particularly those with expertise in the logistics sector. Companies that can provide programmes targeting essential roles such as Transport Planners, Warehousing Professionals, and Import/Export specialists would be well-positioned to compete. The initiative aims to enhance skills and create pathways for career progression, which aligns with the prevailing demand for upskilling within the workforce as the logistics sector adapts to modern challenges and technological advancements. Businesses focused on providing tailored training modules for upskilling and apprenticeship programmes will find this opportunity particularly relevant for growth.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure a lead organisation to deliver training which would support skills challenges faced by the Logistics sector. The logistics industry is going through an unprecedented and rapid transformation, paving the way for innovation and major changes. A plethora of emerging technologies are shaping the future of logistics, with changing customer requirements being a key factor in shaping the technologies used by the industry. These developments in both "place" and the digital transformation of the business environment, and "infrastructure" have major implications for skills and pathways into the sector. Employer engagement tells us that these skills shortages could be resolved with further training. Employers identified the following occupations as particular priority for upskilling within the current workforce. The following roles should be targeted as part of this skills package: * Traffic Office - e.g., roles including Transport Planners, Managers and Coordinators, Planning Supervisors and Logistics Administrators * Warehousing Professionals - e.g., warehousing roles where higher-level digital skills to support digital transformation and the introduction of automation are in increased demand. * Roles involving Import / Export - e.g., skills and knowledge upskilling around navigating post-Brexit rules of origin Delivery should look to include, but is not limited to, modules of current L3+ apprenticeship standards or equivalent qualifications such as: * Transport and Warehousing Operations Supervisor * International Freight Forwarding Specialist (road freight) * Supply Chain Practitioner. Delivery should also look to upskill individuals working in, or to enable them to progress in occupations where there is a current gap in Apprenticeship standards, such as: * Fleet Managers * Logistics Operations Maintenance / Procurement / Warehousing Managers The specification is part of a longer-term plan to develop skills to ensure that businesses are better able to retain and progress staff. Increasing opportunities for upskilling and investing in staff training and development has been highlighted as a key factor in reducing staff turnover and increasing business growth. The overarching aim of the package is to improve skills, create pathways for progression, and prepare people for higher apprenticeships/higher levels of learning. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57bfc558-d78d-4268-868c-eeed16ea0eb7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 (GMCA) |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57bfc558-d78d-4268-868c-eeed16ea0eb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57bfc558-d78d-4268-868c-eeed16ea0eb7
  5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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