--- title: "The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Skills Bootcamps W4" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e172dfba-5f7a-491d-bc98-ae42ab5ff46f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e172dfba-5f7a-491d-bc98-ae42ab5ff46f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e172dfba-5f7a-491d-bc98-ae42ab5ff46f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e172dfba-5f7a-491d-bc98-ae42ab5ff46f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2023-03-03" --- # The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Skills Bootcamps W4 Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e172dfba-5f7a-491d-bc98-ae42ab5ff46f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e172dfba-5f7a-491d-bc98-ae42ab5ff46f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e172dfba-5f7a-491d-bc98-ae42ab5ff46f.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has issued a tender titled "The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: GMCA Skills Bootcamps W4" in the services category, aimed at providing intensive training courses for adults in sectors such as Cyber Security, IT, Data Analysis, and more. The contract, with a value of up to £500,000, involves delivering Skills Bootcamps in Greater Manchester starting no later than 15th May 2023 and expiring on 31st March 2024, with a possibility of extension. The procurement stage is currently in the tender period, with a submission deadline of 10 AM on Friday 10th March 2023. This tender opportunity by The Growth Company Limited presents a chance for businesses specialising in training programmes, computer services, personal development, and tutorial services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Interested parties must submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Panacea portal by the specified deadline to compete for this contract and contribute to the skills development landscape in Greater Manchester. ## Notice The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Skills Bootcamps W4 The Growth Company intends to bid as prime contractor for the above opportunity. We are inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations who wish to deliver end-to-end Skills Bootcamps (LOT 1 only) in Greater Manchester. Skills Bootcamps are intensive, Level 3-5 or equivalent flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of income over time (including for the self-employed). Sector Priority Roles for this call include: Cyber Security, IT Technician, Data Analyst, Cloud, Software Engineer, Dev-Ops, Data Science, Web Development, Production Management, Content Creation, Returners to tech. Skills Bootcamps delivered through this lot must be delivered at Level 3-5 or equivalent. All training must either be accredited, aligned to occupational standards managed by the Institute for Apprenticeship & Technical Education or utilise a recognised standard for representing attainment e.g., RARPA, SFIA. The creative industries are a local priority but do not form part of DFE's national priority list and therefore evidence of alignment with occupational standards will need to be provided. Contract term: Delivery start no later than 15th May 2023 and expiring 31st March 2024, with the potential to extend on a 1 + 1 basis. The Growth Company is inviting organisations to bid up to a maximum of PS500,000. The deadline for submission of the required document is: 10 AM Friday 10th March 2023 Your completed EOI must be uploaded to the Panacea portal by the deadline stated. We look forward to hearing from you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78531c76-f97f-4689-a4e6-6a5bb8637a47 | | 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 | 3 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80533100 - Computer training services - 80533200 - Computer courses - 80570000 - Personal development training services - 80590000 - Tutorial services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2023 at 17:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78531c76-f97f-4689-a4e6-6a5bb8637a47 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78531c76-f97f-4689-a4e6-6a5bb8637a47 3rd March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth When you register, make sure you select that you will be a 'Supplier' Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest' Click the 'Participate' Button Navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents, see Clarification Q&A's and apply for the opportunity ## 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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