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title: "GMCA 754 Recruitment, training, designation and quality assurance of Specialist Leaders in Education (Careers)"
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# GMCA 754 Recruitment, training, designation and quality assurance of Specialist Leaders in Education (Careers)

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43d0e8b1-c7c4-46e2-a0ae-99079273ec31

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority awarded a contract for the provision of education and training services. The tender, titled "GMCA 754 Recruitment, training, designation and quality assurance of Specialist Leaders in Education (Careers)", had a total contract value of £40,000 GBP. The contract period is scheduled to start on January 22, 2024, and end on July 31, 2025. The procurement process reached the award stage on November 22, 2023. The buying organisation, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located in Manchester, England, sought to enhance Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance by training and deploying Specialist Leaders in Education.

This procurement opportunity would be suitable for businesses involved in education and training services, specifically those focusing on Careers Education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations may find this opportunity attractive. Businesses looking to contribute to improving young people's skills and career prospects in Greater Manchester would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract offers a chance to collaborate with various stakeholders from education, business communities, local authorities, and partners to support the strategic Careers Education approach in the region.

## Notice

The GMCA Careers Hub is part of a national network of Hubs driving the Government's Careers Education Strategy. The Hub model provides information and opportunity that supports and helps prepare young people to actively participate and thrive in the economy, realising their ambitions, qualities, and skills. We support and collaborate with stakeholders from secondary and post 16 education, the business community, Local Authorities and other partners to ensure Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is integrated into the education provision of GM institutions. The SLEs Careers add additional support to the Careers Hub model by training and deploying them to collaborate, support and quality assure CEIAG.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfcd6f51-435a-4c47-9664-bc7ab5acd06f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfcd6f51-435a-4c47-9664-bc7ab5acd06f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfcd6f51-435a-4c47-9664-bc7ab5acd06f
  21st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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