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title: "Greater Manchester Digital Talent Pipeline"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6169a596-1e16-4f0b-8d61-5283d3f5184d"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2018-09-07"
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# Greater Manchester Digital Talent Pipeline

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6169a596-1e16-4f0b-8d61-5283d3f5184d

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is currently seeking proposals for the "Greater Manchester Digital Talent Pipeline" programme, aimed at enhancing digital skills in the region. This tender falls under the category of secondary education services and is set to commence in November 2018, with a contract period extending until December 2020. The total budget for this procurement is £550,000, and the deadline for tender submissions is 8th October 2018. The selected provider will be delivering educational support and skills discovery services in the North West of the United Kingdom, utilising an open procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focused on digital skills training and support for both secondary and adult education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority expresses a commitment to engaging diverse providers. Competing for this contract could allow successful bidders to enhance their visibility and contribute to the region's workforce capabilities, fostering long-term business growth.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking proposals from suitably qualified providers to deliver the Greater Manchester Digital Talent Pipeline Programme - Lot 1 Discovering Digital Skills and Lot 2 Education & Digital Support Programme for a period of 26 months commencing November 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c852207-99fd-490a-b170-9338d0356813 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 8US |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2018 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c852207-99fd-490a-b170-9338d0356813

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c852207-99fd-490a-b170-9338d0356813
  7th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4a8ae785-13b1-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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