--- title: "The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (EXTENDED RE-OPENING)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b93d609a-b4a3-4107-87a6-c21922a6b9fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b93d609a-b4a3-4107-87a6-c21922a6b9fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b93d609a-b4a3-4107-87a6-c21922a6b9fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b93d609a-b4a3-4107-87a6-c21922a6b9fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2020-04-20" --- # The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (EXTENDED RE-OPENING) Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b93d609a-b4a3-4107-87a6-c21922a6b9fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b93d609a-b4a3-4107-87a6-c21922a6b9fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b93d609a-b4a3-4107-87a6-c21922a6b9fe.json) ## Summary The Growth Company Limited is currently inviting tenders for "The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (EXTENDED RE-OPENING)" in the education and training services sector. This procurement is active and part of an open procedure aimed at expanding the framework for future opportunities related to the European Social Fund (ESF) and Adult Education Budget (AEB) across various regions including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire, and Liverpool City Region. The deadline for submission is set for 9:00 on 11th May 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 31st May 2020 and conclude by 31st July 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those focusing on skills development, workforce training, and support for individuals not engaged in education, employment, or training. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those interested in delivering services across the specified contract areas. Given the current context of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and innovative solutions to support potential learners will be well-positioned to compete in this framework. ## Notice **Extension - Framework Re-Opened** Due to the number of providers who have experienced disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic The Growth Company are re-opening the recent release of our Framework. Providers are invited to submit a tender response to join our European Social Fund (ESF) and Adult Education Budget (AEB) Provider Framework. This framework will cover future opportunities around our current Prime ESF and AEB contracts across The North West and South Yorkshire. The Framework will operate across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire and Liverpool City Region, and will be made up of providers who can support GC deliver across one or more of the Contract Areas defined below: Contract Area 1: Skills Support for the Workforce- Greater Manchester Contract Area 2: Skills Support for The Work Force - Lancashire Contract Area 3: Skills Support for the Workforce - More Developed (Lot 1) & Transitional (Lot 2) Sheffield City Region Contract Area 4: Skills Support for the Unemployed Greater Manchester Contract Area 5: Skills Support for the Unemployed Sheffield City Region - More Developed (Lot 1) & Transitional (Lot 2) Contract Area 6: Supply of support for individuals who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) or at risk of NEET Greater Manchester Contract Area 7: Adult Education Budget (AEB) Liverpool City Region (LCR) Contract Area 8: Adult Education Budget (AEB) Greater Manchester (GM) This framework will cover future opportunities around our current Prime ESF and AEB contracts. There is no limit to the number of providers admitted. **Existing providers already on the Framework do not need to reapply, but may wish to resubmit their Document D, Matrix of Delivery to identify new areas of delivery. Please see the tender documentation for further details. **Providers unsuccessful in joining the Framework in July 2019 OR November 2019 are welcome to reapply** The deadline for submissions is 9:00 Monday 11th May 2020. To apply for the framework, please register on our In-Tend site to download the documentation which contains instructions and information for your submission, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. You are required to make your submission via the GC In-tend e-tendering platform at the following web address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home Please download the documentation attached to the following project: Invitation to Tender for The Growth Company's ESF - AEB Provider Framework - EXTENSION - APRIL 2020 Additional information: Please apply on the following Project in In-Tend: Invitation to Tender for The Growth Company's ESF - AEB Provider Framework - EXTENSION - APRIL 2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6581c561-497d-4e12-827d-dfc1128e6e40 | | 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 | 20 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 May 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2020 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6581c561-497d-4e12-827d-dfc1128e6e40 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6581c561-497d-4e12-827d-dfc1128e6e40 20th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home Please apply by registering on our In-Tend Procurement portal ## 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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