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title: "The provision for a Greater Manchester Careers Application Platform - Suppler Engagement and Tender"
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# The provision for a Greater Manchester Careers Application Platform - Suppler Engagement and Tender

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7139efa9-c75c-40cc-9498-e297375b8cae

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking suppliers for a project titled "The provision for a Greater Manchester Careers Application Platform - Supplier Engagement and Tender." This digital platform aims to assist young people in making informed career choices in Greater Manchester, aligning with various educational and social goals. The tender falls within the software package and information systems sector and is classified under the CPV code 48000000. The open procurement process commenced on 13 March 2019, with the tender period closing on 24 April 2019. The expected contract duration is from 10 June 2019 to 1 September 2022, with a total budget of £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on software development and digital services, particularly those with experience in educational technology and career guidance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the GMCA aims to support diverse suppliers. Companies that can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of young people and the ability to deliver innovative and accessible digital solutions will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract.

## Notice

The overarching aim is to create a single, digital platform that helps young people to make appropriate and effective decisions about their future careers in Greater Manchester. By developing a comprehensive online system that addresses the needs of a wide range of stakeholders in the city-region, we expect the Platform to: Deliver on the Mayoral Manifesto to introduce a "UCAS-style application process" * Improve young people's access to encounters and opportunities offered by employers, * Support the delivery of Greater Manchester's Curriculum for Life * Improve young people's jobs and career opportunities * Address social and systematic inequalities, * Improve progression and retention at key transition points

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be33f817-eb0e-49de-b0a0-0b1025fb0a57 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2019 - 1 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,000 |
| 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 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CASCAID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2019 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be33f817-eb0e-49de-b0a0-0b1025fb0a57
- 5 Apr 2019 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94adb726-4d21-40aa-a07a-cd0d44515469
- 2 Apr 2019 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837be888-95d4-405b-aa2f-9554ba9d18f9
- 13 Mar 2019 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ac01f0-98d5-428e-accd-bd0ebca54390

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be33f817-eb0e-49de-b0a0-0b1025fb0a57
  25th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94adb726-4d21-40aa-a07a-cd0d44515469
  5th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837be888-95d4-405b-aa2f-9554ba9d18f9
  2nd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ac01f0-98d5-428e-accd-bd0ebca54390
  13th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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