--- title: "Call for Expressions of Interest: Subcontract Opportunity for Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) AEB 2023-24" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1ed3595-1689-476a-9c26-1ef1e617a177" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1ed3595-1689-476a-9c26-1ef1e617a177" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1ed3595-1689-476a-9c26-1ef1e617a177.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1ed3595-1689-476a-9c26-1ef1e617a177.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEA)" published: "2022-11-28" --- # Call for Expressions of Interest: Subcontract Opportunity for Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) AEB 2023-24 Buyer: WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEA) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1ed3595-1689-476a-9c26-1ef1e617a177 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1ed3595-1689-476a-9c26-1ef1e617a177) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1ed3595-1689-476a-9c26-1ef1e617a177.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has issued a tender titled "Call for Expressions of Interest: Subcontract Opportunity for GMCA AEB 2023-24". This procurement process seeks to establish a supply chain of providers to deliver Adult Education Budget (AEB) funded courses for unemployed learners in the Greater Manchester area. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is 8th December 2022, with contract activities scheduled to start on 1st August 2023 and end on 31st July 2027. The buying organization, Workers' Educational Association (WEA), based in Leeds, is seeking organisations with strong connections in Greater Manchester, particularly welcoming applications from VCSE and local entities. This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses interested in providing adult skills training for unemployed individuals in the Greater Manchester region. Organisations with a local presence and experience in delivering education and training services within the ten boroughs of GMCA are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) align with the suitability criteria outlined in the tender, indicating a favourable environment for smaller businesses to participate in the open procurement process. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure (above threshold), providing a transparent and accessible avenue for interested entities to engage with the WEA and contribute to the regional skills development agenda. ## Notice The WEA is seeking to secure a supply chain of providers to support delivery of AEB funded activity in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. We are inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations that wish to deliver Adult Skills funded courses for Unemployed learners (GMCA Lot 1). This programme will focus on engaging and supporting unemployed GM residents to progress towards and into work. We wish to hear from organisations with a local footprint, based in Greater Manchester with strong connections and a track record of delivery within any or all of the 10 boroughs, and we are particularly keen to hear from VCSE and other organisations based in the GM area. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity, you will need to be registered on WEA's procurement system (In-Tend Education Portal). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home Please note that all 'In-Tend' portals are independent from each other and require separate log-in details. Once you have accessed the site, you need to navigate to the opportunity and click 'Register Interest'. You can then access the documents and messages, and submit your response. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : GMCA AEB Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c052f360-213a-445a-97ff-b4da21bb26a7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 | | 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 | WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEA) | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS3 1AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2022 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c052f360-213a-445a-97ff-b4da21bb26a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c052f360-213a-445a-97ff-b4da21bb26a7 28th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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