--- title: "Call for Expressions of Interest - Greater Manchester Combined Authority Digital Skills Bootcamps" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b840dc4-e4ed-4a0b-8365-5a5c77190e14" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b840dc4-e4ed-4a0b-8365-5a5c77190e14" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b840dc4-e4ed-4a0b-8365-5a5c77190e14.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b840dc4-e4ed-4a0b-8365-5a5c77190e14.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2022-03-30" --- # Call for Expressions of Interest - Greater Manchester Combined Authority Digital Skills Bootcamps Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b840dc4-e4ed-4a0b-8365-5a5c77190e14 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b840dc4-e4ed-4a0b-8365-5a5c77190e14) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b840dc4-e4ed-4a0b-8365-5a5c77190e14.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, represented by The Growth Company Limited, is currently conducting a tender titled "Call for Expressions of Interest - Greater Manchester Combined Authority Digital Skills Bootcamps." This initiative falls under the education and training services sector, inviting bids to deliver flexible training courses aimed at adults in Greater Manchester. The tender is presently in the active phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th April 2022 at 18:00. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st June 2022 and run until 31st March 2023, with possibilities of extension until March 2025. This tender is being conducted through an open procurement method, specifically designed for organisations under the threshold for such contracts. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those focused on digital skills development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project seeks to shortlist suitable partners for delivering the bootcamps. Companies that can provide technical training or have experience in equipping adults for in-demand job roles may find this tender to be an ideal fit for expanding their services and client base within the Greater Manchester region. ## Notice Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority Digital Skills Bootcamps The Growth Company (GC) intends to bid as Prime contractor for the above opportunity. Digital Skills Bootcamps are intensive, Level 3-5 or equivalent flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable them to access in-demand jobs. GC is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations who wish to deliver Digital Skills Bootcamps in Greater Manchester (GM). This EOI is designed to help GC shortlist interested organisations who wish to work with us to deliver the new Digital Skills Bootcamps in Greater Manchester. The contract funding period is until the end of March 2023 with the potential to extend until March 2025. To respond to this opportunity, please register on the In-Tend portal by following the below link and going to 'Current Tenders'. Click Express Interest to download the tender documents. Once you have completed the questionnaire, please upload it onto the In-Tend portal by 6pm (18:00) Wednesday 6th April 2022. Your completed questionnaire must be uploaded to the In-Tend portal by the deadline stated. Please note that the closing date and time is set in the system, and you will not be able to apply after the closing date and time. We look forward to hearing from you ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0a2f26e-bd12-4512-b8e5-b3850d123e83 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 30 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2022 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0a2f26e-bd12-4512-b8e5-b3850d123e83 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0a2f26e-bd12-4512-b8e5-b3850d123e83 30th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home Please use the link to access our tender portal where you can Express an Interest and download the EOI documents ## Notice URLs - http://www.growthco.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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