--- title: "GC Expression of Interest - GMCA SfG Skills for a Carbon Neutral GM - Call for providers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a333f801-2395-478c-a679-4234057278fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a333f801-2395-478c-a679-4234057278fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a333f801-2395-478c-a679-4234057278fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a333f801-2395-478c-a679-4234057278fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2022-04-11" --- # GC Expression of Interest - GMCA SfG Skills for a Carbon Neutral GM - Call for providers Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a333f801-2395-478c-a679-4234057278fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a333f801-2395-478c-a679-4234057278fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a333f801-2395-478c-a679-4234057278fe.json) ## Summary The Growth Company Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "GC Expression of Interest - GMCA SfG Skills for a Carbon Neutral GM - Call for providers." This initiative is aimed at enhancing skills related to sustainability and carbon neutrality in Greater Manchester. Potential suppliers are invited to submit expressions of interest by 5 PM on 22nd April 2022, as the growth authority seeks organisations capable of delivering training across all business sectors. The procurement falls within the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on education and training services alongside community and personal services. This tender represents an important opportunity for organisations specialising in training and consultancy related to sustainability. Businesses that can develop flexible, rapid response training solutions for various sectors will be well-positioned to compete, especially those that can help individuals become 'Green Champions' within their organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their involvement is critical in addressing the pressing skills challenges identified by local employers. ## Notice Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority Skills for Growth: Skills for a Carbon Neutral GM The Growth Company (GC) intends to bid as Prime contractor for the above opportunity. GC is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations who wish to deliver GMCA Skills for Growth: Skills for a Carbon Neutral GM. Skills for a Carbon Neutral GM Employers cite challenges in addressing skills issues relating to sustainability and carbon neutrality. One specific challenge is slow accreditation of new training/courses to meet changing employer needs which often outpace the skills system. Employer involvement in this process is critical and the GMCA expect to see flexible, adaptable and responsive elements of training which can provide quick, high-quality solutions to these challenges. GC is inviting EOIs from organisations who can deliver training to individuals across all business sectors who want to increase their knowledge and skills in this area and become 'Green Champions' within their organisation. To apply for this opportunity, please download the EOI Questionnaire, complete it and upload to the GC In-Tend portal by: 5PM on Friday 22nd April 2022 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. Please note that this opportunity is subject to GC's successful appointment by the GMCA for the contract period from 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ad9a05-64fd-456c-b614-d86b9c18d01e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 11 Apr 2022 at 15:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ad9a05-64fd-456c-b614-d86b9c18d01e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ad9a05-64fd-456c-b614-d86b9c18d01e 11th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/142 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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