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title: "GMCA 1299 GM Multiply Scheme - Multiply Enhancement for Skills Bootcamps"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)"
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# GMCA 1299 GM Multiply Scheme - Multiply Enhancement for Skills Bootcamps

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76abc2d8-f8ac-4061-ad40-bc588235353b

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the "GMCA 1299 GM Multiply Scheme - Multiply Enhancement for Skills Bootcamps," falling under the education and training services industry. This procurement aimed at enhancing skills bootcamp services for residents within the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total budget set at £600,000. The process followed a restricted procedure under the Light Touch Regime, inviting bids from 13 pre-qualified providers with existing GMCA Skills Bootcamp contracts. The tender period concluded on 22 November 2024, with the contract period commencing on 23 January 2025 and ending on 31 March 2025. The procurement method used was limited, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on education and training services, particularly those experienced with skills bootcamp provisions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged, as the contract supports business growth by allowing multiple awards, improving diversification and increasing participation in large public projects. With contracts already awarded to several SMEs such as MANTRA LEARNING LIMITED, SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS LTD, NEW GENERATION TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LIMITED, and THINK EMPLOYMENT LIMITED, companies operating in the education sector could leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence within the Greater Manchester region.

## Notice

The GMCA sought to procure additional support to GM residents accessing a GMCA funded Skills Bootcamp intervention with funding from the GM Multiply Scheme. The procurement process for this contract was a restricted procedure under the Light Touch Regime, limited to providers who hold a current Skills Bootcamp contract with GMCA. All 13 providers who hold current Skills Bootcamps contracts with GMCA were invited to bid for this opportunity. The budget for this contract had been set at a maximum of PS600,000 with an intention to award multiple contracts that make up this maximum value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0465950b-b97c-445d-b1a5-0ce650e33ead |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £217,541 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £217,541 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | MANTRA LEARNING; NEW GENERATION TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY; SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS; THINK EMPLOYMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0465950b-b97c-445d-b1a5-0ce650e33ead

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0465950b-b97c-445d-b1a5-0ce650e33ead
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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