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title: "LTE Group DPS for Provision of Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme for Unemployed and Economically Inactive Individuals"
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# LTE Group DPS for Provision of Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme for Unemployed and Economically Inactive Individuals

Buyer: THE MANCHESTER COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68991183-4f3e-4ee5-9094-6894c9829a76

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## Summary

The Manchester College has completed a procurement process titled "LTE Group DPS for Provision of Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme for Unemployed and Economically Inactive Individuals." This initiative falls within the education and training services industry and is located in the North West of England. The procurement was conducted through a selective method and included a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period starting on 16 April 2018 and concluding on 13 July 2018. The procurement value was £210,405, which focused on equipping unemployed individuals with higher skills, with a tender end date of 31 March 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational and training services aimed at unemployed and economically inactive individuals. Businesses that provide advanced skills training or employment support would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the awarded contracts involve substantial sums, such as £94,549 for North West Skills Academy and £43,192 for Focusing First on People Limited. Engaging in this tender could help such businesses expand their reach and impact within the Greater Manchester area.

## Notice

The services awarded under this DPS have sought to equip unemployed and economically inactive individuals with advanced / high level skills (Level 3 and higher) under lot 1, and increase the employability of unemployed and economically inactive graduates under lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7931b724-414d-4b23-bcc6-10168101a2be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2018 - 13 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,405 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,405 |
| 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 | THE MANCHESTER COLLEGE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | EDUCATION TRAINING PARTNERSHIP; FOCUSING FIRST ON PEOPLE; FREE TO LEARN; MANCHESTER FIRST; NORTH WEST SKILLS ACADEMY; TPG EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2018 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7931b724-414d-4b23-bcc6-10168101a2be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7931b724-414d-4b23-bcc6-10168101a2be
  16th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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