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title: "Greater Manchester Self-Employment Pilot"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee7d79b9-f820-42ea-97c6-556568c97341"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2019-07-26"
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# Greater Manchester Self-Employment Pilot

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee7d79b9-f820-42ea-97c6-556568c97341

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is currently tendering for the "Greater Manchester Self-Employment Pilot" project, which falls under the adult and other education services category. This open procurement process aims to support at least 2,000 self-employed residents in Greater Manchester, particularly focusing on those with low incomes or working in the gig economy. The tender was published on 26th July 2019, with submissions due by 6th September 2019. The pilot is expected to run from 4th November 2019 until 31st March 2022, with a budget of £8 million allocated for the initiative.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those with experience in supporting self-employment and sustainable business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their knowledge and capabilities to engage the target demographic effectively. Winning this contract could enhance business profiles, establish long-lasting partnerships within the region, and contribute to the overall advancement of the local economy.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have been awarded funding from the Department of Education (DfE) to commission a test and learn pilot to support a minimum of 2,000 Greater Manchester self-employed residents. The main aim of the Self-Employment Pilot is to understand which interventions work best to attract and engage those who are already self-employed and identify the most effective support to help them sustain and grow their business. GMCA want to ensure that priority access is given to GM residents on low income where self-employment is their primary source of income, or GM residents who are working in the gig economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe0037e-1385-4cf1-997b-a7056bd40a0a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2019 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe0037e-1385-4cf1-997b-a7056bd40a0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe0037e-1385-4cf1-997b-a7056bd40a0a
  26th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=459e9287-dea3-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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