--- title: "Working Potential" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-96050450-e747-42cf-a32c-1de232123bbc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96050450-e747-42cf-a32c-1de232123bbc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96050450-e747-42cf-a32c-1de232123bbc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96050450-e747-42cf-a32c-1de232123bbc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "G M C V O" published: "2018-01-08" --- # Working Potential Buyer: G M C V O Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96050450-e747-42cf-a32c-1de232123bbc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96050450-e747-42cf-a32c-1de232123bbc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96050450-e747-42cf-a32c-1de232123bbc.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Working Potential" is being conducted by Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO) to support carers over 50 seeking employment in Bolton, Salford, and Wigan. This tender is currently in the active stage and utilises an open procurement method, with a total contract value of £420,000. The tender period will close on 20th February 2018, while the contract is set to commence on 2nd April 2018 and run until 31st March 2020. The project falls under the education and training services sector, particularly focusing on health and social work services, and aims to reduce social isolation for older people in Greater Manchester. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in community outreach, employment support, and training services, especially those with local knowledge of the Bolton, Salford, and Wigan areas. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as their community-focused approaches are highly valued. Providers are invited to bid for one or more of the three service lots, enabling diverse service delivery options that cater to the specific needs of the communities served. ## Notice Ambition for Ageing is looking for providers to deliver support for carers over 50 seeking employment in Bolton, Salford and Wigan areas. Providers should have local links and reach into communities to find out how best to support carers into employment. We are interested in finding out the journey that carers undertake on their way to employment and the barriers and challenges they may face. The contract is being broken down into 3 'lots', with each area considered 1 'lot'. Providers can bid to deliver the service to 1, 2 or 3 areas. Ambition for Ageing is a unique cross sector partnership of influential organisations, led by Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO), with the aim of developing creative approaches to reducing social isolation for older people in Greater Manchester. The programme is part of the Big Lottery's national Ageing Better programme which is funding 14 programmes across England. Ambition for Ageing operates in eight areas of Greater Manchester - Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside, and Wigan. Additional information: Further information is available through the GMCVO Bidding Portal where you will be invited to create an account to view all documentation and to submit any questions via the Q&A Function. This is the only point of contact for enquiries regarding this tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd03bdb8-a770-4f0a-be2e-55372f9e51c1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £420,000 | | 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 | G M C V O | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M12 6FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Ardwick | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2018 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd03bdb8-a770-4f0a-be2e-55372f9e51c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd03bdb8-a770-4f0a-be2e-55372f9e51c1 8th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/user/register GMCVO Bidding Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.ambitionforageing.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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