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title: "ESF NEETs and Youth Employment Programme (2 Lots)"
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# ESF NEETs and Youth Employment Programme (2 Lots)

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd2e35ae-cf53-44a0-9569-c3ce89ef4c53

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking to enhance youth employment through the "ESF NEETs and Youth Employment Programme," which includes two separate lots focusing on distinct age groups within the same initiative. This programme, requiring a total investment of £10 million, aims to support young people aged 15-24 who are disengaged from education or facing barriers to employment. The procurement process is in the award stage, with key contract periods running from 25 January 2022 to 2 September 2022. The tendered services fall under the education and training category and were procured using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the official deadline for submissions having passed on 19 October 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses that specialise in educational services, training programmes, or employability mentoring, particularly those focusing on young people and vulnerable communities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete given the nature of the services required. With successful contracts awarded to organisations like Career Connect and INGEUS UK Limited, businesses in this sector may find collaboration, partnership, or sub-contracting opportunities to expand their reach and impact within the Greater Manchester area.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) secured PS10m European Social Fund (ESF) and looked to procure two lead organisations to deliver an innovative engagement and mentoring programme for young people and young adults aged 15-24 who are affected by missed learning, and/or are disengaged from mainstream skills support offers, and/ or are not in employment or training. This programme was procured as two separate lots - one focusing on young people aged 15-19 and one focusing on young people aged 18-24 years. This opportunity was procured as a further competition through GMCA's Education, Work and Skills Flexible Procurement System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c30457f-4f31-4ec7-bbd9-024e5475d8b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2022 - 2 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAREER CONNECT; INGEUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c30457f-4f31-4ec7-bbd9-024e5475d8b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c30457f-4f31-4ec7-bbd9-024e5475d8b7
  5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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