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title: "UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF): Progression Towards Inclusive Employment"
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# UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF): Progression Towards Inclusive Employment

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a055d2b-1bb8-459d-b119-401327b3c439

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) recently awarded a contract for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF): Progression Towards Inclusive Employment. The contract, valued at £8,000,000 GBP, was awarded to THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED. The procurement process was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from November 9, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The procurement started on September 15, 2023, with the award announced on November 1, 2023, by GMCA.

This tender for education and training services in the North West region of the United Kingdom presents an opportunity for service providers, particularly those experienced in addressing the needs of economically inactive residents aged 19 and over, including those with complex barriers to employment. Businesses specialising in skills development and support services are well-suited to compete. The GMCA aimed to engage economically inactive residents with dedicated offers for those over 50 facing age-related challenges, creating a niche for businesses focused on inclusive employment programmes.

## Notice

The GMCA Education, Skills & Work (ESW) directorate looked to procure a lead provider to deliver a programme of activity which identifies, engages and supports economically inactive GM residents (aged 19 and over) who are furthest away from the labour market, with complex needs (including those who are not engaged with mainstream provision) to address barriers and achieve positive onward destinations. The programme also has a dedicated offer for economically inactive residents aged over 50 who experience age-related challenges. 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/910c6321-49fc-48b7-9ae7-2103ab56fc63 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | THE GROWTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910c6321-49fc-48b7-9ae7-2103ab56fc63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910c6321-49fc-48b7-9ae7-2103ab56fc63
  29th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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