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title: "Functional Skills Training and Certification (Level 2 - Maths and English)"
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# Functional Skills Training and Certification (Level 2 - Maths and English)

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce132084-cb8c-49a4-8b42-b74517d4225e

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has conducted a procurement process for "Functional Skills Training and Certification (Level 2 - Maths and English)" within the education services industry. The tender process, which followed an open procurement method, was initiated on 16th July 2020, with the submission deadline set for 17th August 2020. The total value of the contract was £70,000, with a minimum contract value of £35,000. The contract period spans from 7th September 2020 to 6th September 2022, and the awarding of the contract took place on 7th October 2020. The service delivery is set to take place across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in training services, particularly those focusing on Functional Skills in Maths and English. Companies with expertise in delivering accredited training, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to compete. The successful supplier will be required to cater to both Level 1 and Level 2 training, enabling a diverse range of training providers to engage in this procurement and broaden their service offerings.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) are seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced providers of Functional Skills training and certification delivery in both Maths and English, to Level 2 standard, however there may also be a requirement to deliver training to both Level 1 and Level 2 to some apprentices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06002be0-1a09-416b-8ab1-663e77a21c39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2020 - 7 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 8US |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE EDUCATION AND SKILLS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06002be0-1a09-416b-8ab1-663e77a21c39
- 16 Jul 2020 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e74fc783-596c-4d6b-a09d-9d734080162e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06002be0-1a09-416b-8ab1-663e77a21c39
  15th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e74fc783-596c-4d6b-a09d-9d734080162e
  16th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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