--- title: "RAISE - Adult CEIAG Provision Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f785244-7e92-41d8-80bd-594ada70f927" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f785244-7e92-41d8-80bd-594ada70f927" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f785244-7e92-41d8-80bd-594ada70f927.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f785244-7e92-41d8-80bd-594ada70f927.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS" published: "2017-11-03" --- # RAISE - Adult CEIAG Provision Opportunity Buyer: ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f785244-7e92-41d8-80bd-594ada70f927 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f785244-7e92-41d8-80bd-594ada70f927) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f785244-7e92-41d8-80bd-594ada70f927.json) ## Summary The Growth Company, acting as the buyer, is seeking tenders for the "RAISE - Adult CEIAG Provision Opportunity", aimed at providing Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) services in the North West region of England. This procurement, classified under recruitment services, is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for applications set for 10am on Friday, 1st December 2017. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd January 2018 and will continue until 31st July 2018. The tender process follows an open procedure below the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on delivering impartial CEIAG services, particularly those experienced in engaging with unemployed or economically inactive adults. Companies that possess relevant expertise, accreditations such as the Matrix Standard, and capacity to operate in Greater Manchester from January 2018 would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may bring valuable insights and experience to this essential service. ## Notice The Growth Company is the prime contractor for the Greater Manchester ESF-funded Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme, which operates under the contract brand "RAISE". RAISE provides an underpinning all-age approach to CEIAG which is complementary to other interventions supporting 'at risk' young people and specific groups of adults. The programme is split between two target groups: * Theme 1: Young people who are 15-18 or up to 25 with SEND and Care Leavers * Theme 2: Adults 19+ who are unemployed or economically inactive We are seeking supply chain partners that are able to support Theme 2 - Adults aged 19+ who are unemployed or economically inactive. Supply chain partners should demonstrate: * Experience and a successful track record of delivering impartial CEIAG services * Relevant expertise and accreditations, e.g. Matrix Standard * Established referral, engagement, and progression routes for unemployed adults, including specified cohorts of adult customers * Staffing capacity to deliver careers guidance in Greater Manchester from January 2018. Deadline for applications is 10am on Friday 1st December 2017. Additional information: To apply to this opportunity please complete a basic registration as a supplier at the following web address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home Please note that all mandatory fields (highlighted in yellow on the In-Tend Portal) must be completed in order to register your organisation. Once registered, you will be able to log into the system, express your interest and automatically download the bid documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd86ce82-4dd7-40b0-b0de-aefc471bff2e | | 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 | 3 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £688,000 | | 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 | ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 3 Nov 2017 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd86ce82-4dd7-40b0-b0de-aefc471bff2e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd86ce82-4dd7-40b0-b0de-aefc471bff2e 3rd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home To apply for this tender opportunity, please register on Growth Co In-tend site ## 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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