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title: "ESF Skills for Growth: Project Management for Non-Project Managers"
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# ESF Skills for Growth: Project Management for Non-Project Managers

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e031e410-e14a-427b-8ecd-a31a3ff6a29f

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has successfully awarded a contract titled "ESF Skills for Growth: Project Management for Non-Project Managers", aimed at enhancing project management skills across various sectors in the North West of England. This initiative, worth £500,000, signifies a shift towards improving the skills of the workforce in smaller organisations where individuals often assume multiple roles. The procurement process utilised was selective, with the tender closing on 4th April 2022 and the contract period commencing from 1st May 2022, set to conclude on 30th September 2023.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for enterprises focused on providing training and upskilling services, especially those that can offer affordable and flexible delivery options. Businesses that operate within the education and training sector, particularly those with a focus on project management or vocational training, are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The initiative not only opens avenues for service providers but also enables them to contribute significantly to the longer-term objectives of enhancing staff retention and progression within local businesses.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure a lead organisation to deliver training which would support skills challenges facing businesses across the region from a wide range of sectors. Feedback from consultations with businesses across a range of sectors have highlighted the need for upskilling people with project management skills, particularly where individuals are not currently working in specific project management roles but carry out aspects of project management as part of their day-to-day job. This may be more relevant within smaller organisations where one person might be carrying out a number of different roles. Although we are aware there are numerous qualifications available in project management, this specification is more concerned with the project management skills, knowledge and techniques that individuals can apply to their day-to-day work without necessarily holding a full qualification. These skills can support business growth, create pathways for progression, and prepare people for higher apprenticeships/higher levels of learning. The specification is part of a longer-term plan to develop skills to ensure that businesses are better able to retain and progress staff. Increasing opportunities for upskilling and investing in staff training and development has been highlighted as a key factor in reducing staff turnover. The overarching aim of the package is to improve skills, create pathways for progression, and prepare people for higher apprenticeships/higher levels of learning. It is expected that training is relevant to the individuals' role within the business. Although there is some commercial training available in this space, it is often expensive and long-form, and businesses cite that they need access to more affordable, quick and flexible delivery options. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a32570-2866-4aa8-9672-61ba603d1163 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE GROWTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a32570-2866-4aa8-9672-61ba603d1163

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a32570-2866-4aa8-9672-61ba603d1163
  5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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