--- title: "The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (4TH RELEASE SEPTEMBER 2020)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e430b1a-d993-44ad-8d1b-73fc0afb54fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e430b1a-d993-44ad-8d1b-73fc0afb54fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e430b1a-d993-44ad-8d1b-73fc0afb54fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e430b1a-d993-44ad-8d1b-73fc0afb54fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2020-09-15" --- # The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (4TH RELEASE SEPTEMBER 2020) Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e430b1a-d993-44ad-8d1b-73fc0afb54fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e430b1a-d993-44ad-8d1b-73fc0afb54fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e430b1a-d993-44ad-8d1b-73fc0afb54fb.json) ## Summary The Growth Company Limited is inviting tenders for the "The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (4TH RELEASE SEPTEMBER 2020)" as part of an open procurement process that falls under the education and training services category. This tender is active and is located in the North West, specifically covering areas such as Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire, and Liverpool City Region. Stakeholders interested in applying must submit their responses by 9.00 AM on Tuesday, 6th October 2020. The successful contract will commence on 26th October 2020 and is expected to run until 31st July 2023, after the extension of the existing ESF contract. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in skills and training services, particularly those focusing on supporting workforce skills, unemployed individuals, or adults seeking education resources. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) will find a suitable environment to compete for contracts across various specific areas defined by the Growth Company, enhancing their service delivery capabilities in the North West of England. Firms that have previously applied and those looking to expand their geographical reach within the education sector are encouraged to participate. ## Notice Invitation to Tender for The Growth Company's ESF - AEB Provider Framework (FOURTH RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 2020) We are pleased to invite you to submit a tender response to join our European Social Fund (ESF) and Adult Education Budget (AEB) Provider Framework. This framework will cover future opportunities around our current Prime ESF and AEB contracts across The North West and South Yorkshire. This framework will be for providers of Skills Support, Employee Support in Skills and Supporting those Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) and Adult Education Budget. The framework will operate across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire and Liverpool City Region, and will be made up of providers who can support GC deliver across one or more of the Contract Areas defined below: - Contract Area 1: Skills Support for the Workforce- Greater Manchester - Contract Area 2: Skills Support for The Work Force - Lancashire - Contract Area 3: Skills Support for the Workforce - More Developed (Lot 1) & Transitional (Lot 2) Sheffield City Region - Contract Area 4: Skills Support for the Unemployed Greater Manchester - Contract Area 5: Skills Support for the Unemployed Sheffield City Region - More Developed (Lot 1) & Transitional (Lot 2) - Contract Area 6: Supply of support for individuals who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) or at risk of NEET GM - Contract Area 7: Adult Education Budget (AEB) Liverpool City Region (LCR) - Contract Area 8: Adult Education Budget (AEB) Greater Manchester (GM) **PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR ESF CONTRACT HAS NOW BEEN EXTENDED TO JULY 2023** *** Providers who have already successfully joined the Framework DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY however, providers already on the Framework may wish to re-submit Document D, MATRIX OF DELIVERY and identify any additonal geographies, Priority Sectors and Specialism Areas**** ***Providers who were unsuccessful in joining previous publications of this opportunity are welcome to reapply **** Submissions must be made in the required format and be returned by 9.00 AM Tuesday 6th October. To apply for the framework, please register on our In-Tend site to download the documentation which contains instructions and information for your submission, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. You are required to make your submission via the GC In-tend e-tendering platform at the following web address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home Additional information: Please apply on the following Project in In-Tend: Invitation to Tender for The Growth Company's ESF - AEB Provider Framework - 4TH RELEASE SEPTEMBER 2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d2748f-ea5f-465c-9680-a20fefdca97a | | 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 | 15 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 | | 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 ## Release History - 15 Sep 2020 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d2748f-ea5f-465c-9680-a20fefdca97a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67d2748f-ea5f-465c-9680-a20fefdca97a 15th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home Please apply by registering on our In-Tend Procurement portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.growthco.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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