--- title: "The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (Framework Re-Opened)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c119d45f-0139-44c4-a196-aa2c36d4d47c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c119d45f-0139-44c4-a196-aa2c36d4d47c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c119d45f-0139-44c4-a196-aa2c36d4d47c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c119d45f-0139-44c4-a196-aa2c36d4d47c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2019-12-02" --- # The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (Framework Re-Opened) Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c119d45f-0139-44c4-a196-aa2c36d4d47c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c119d45f-0139-44c4-a196-aa2c36d4d47c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c119d45f-0139-44c4-a196-aa2c36d4d47c.json) ## Summary The Growth Company Limited is inviting tenders for the re-opening of the European Social Fund (ESF) and Adult Education Budget (AEB) Provider Framework. This procurement process pertains to the provision of education and training services across several regions, including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire, and Liverpool City Region. The opportunity is currently in the tender stage and submissions are due by 9:00 on Monday, 16th December 2019. The contract is set to commence on 6th January 2020 and conclude on 31st July 2021. This is an open procedure for the procurement method, allowing a flexible number of providers to join the framework. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education, training, and workforce development to expand their services within key regions of the UK. Companies that specialise in supporting individuals in gaining skills, particularly those providing services for unemployed participants or those at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), would find this framework applicable. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, contributing to the diverse delivery of services outlined in the framework. ## Notice We are pleased to invite you 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 are welcome to reapply** The deadline for submissions is 9:00 Monday 16th December 2019. 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 note that all mandatory fields (highlighted in yellow on the In-Tend Portal) must be completed in order to register your organisation. Once registered, you must log into the system, express your interest in the opportunity on In-Tend and download the documentation. Any submissions received after the specified deadline will not be accepted. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7dabf2-630e-4db9-b18c-799b75325c95 | | 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 | 2 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 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 - 2 Dec 2019 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7dabf2-630e-4db9-b18c-799b75325c95 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7dabf2-630e-4db9-b18c-799b75325c95 2nd December 2019 - 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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