--- title: "GM Business Growth Hub Skills Development Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7fa48bb-3e9d-4085-9b7b-e45d42164fcb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7fa48bb-3e9d-4085-9b7b-e45d42164fcb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7fa48bb-3e9d-4085-9b7b-e45d42164fcb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7fa48bb-3e9d-4085-9b7b-e45d42164fcb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2025-10-31" --- # GM Business Growth Hub Skills Development Service Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7fa48bb-3e9d-4085-9b7b-e45d42164fcb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7fa48bb-3e9d-4085-9b7b-e45d42164fcb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7fa48bb-3e9d-4085-9b7b-e45d42164fcb.json) ## Summary The Growth Company is leading an active procurement process titled "GM Business Growth Hub Skills Development Service" under the general management consultancy services category. The tender, identified by the ID T25004-154, is open for submissions until 7th November 2025 at 13:00. It involves providing services in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, specifically aimed at enhancing workforce and lifelong skills among the region's individuals, volunteers, and organisations. The procurement, facilitated through an open procedure below threshold, initiates its contract period on 17th November 2025 and ends on 23rd January 2026. The process seeks qualified partners to create quality referrals for the programme, in collaboration with GM BGH People team, ensuring that GM-based organisations and residents maximise the funding benefits available. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, based in or with strong networks within the North West region to expand their operations and influence. Companies with expertise in business development consultancy, staff development, and training programme services will find this opportunity well-matched to their capabilities. Engaging with this project not only aligns with social responsibility by fostering community skill development but also provides access to a substantial funding pool. Participating businesses will benefit from collaboration with a dedicated Organisational Development Specialist and gain exclusive exposure to strategic insights and skills diagnostics, propelling potential growth and positioning within the Greater Manchester business ecosystem. ## Notice The SDS Skills Development Service (SDS) programme is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and seeks to boost workforce and lifelong skills for Greater Manchester's individuals, volunteers and organisations, thanks to fully funded training and dedicated business support. The GM BGH People team are looking for partners to create quality referrals to the programme to ensure as many GM based organisations and residents are able to take advantage of the funding as possible. A successful partner will be responsible for creating referrals to GM BGH that have been qualified, following discussion with the business and the business must have verified and given approval for referral. Organisations currently contracted to deliver Employer Engagement & Essential Work Skills services are not eligible to apply for this opportunity, as doing so would not be consistent with the terms and intent of the existing contractual arrangements. Aims / Benefits of the programme for participating client Organisations: * Access to a dedicated Organisational Development Specialist * Completion of a strategic organisational level skills diagnostic * Option for employees across the business to access an Individual Skills Review * Access to a Training & Development Summary for the organisation * Impartial brokerage to skills opportunities across the whole of the skills ecosystem * Exclusive access to a funding pot of PS2.8 million for the delivery of essential workplace skills inclusive of English, Match, Digital and ESOL (English for Speaker of Other Languages). To apply for this tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Please ensure ALL the relevant tender documents are included within the 'Response' section of the Questionnaire. You can add these individually or utilise a Zip folder to submit your response. Once uploaded, this will allow you to 'Submit' your bid. The documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. The deadline for submission of the required documents is at 13:00pm 7th November 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc797c79-7334-409a-9639-ac32d4b474a8 | | 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 | 31 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 | | 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 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79633000 - Staff development services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2025 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc797c79-7334-409a-9639-ac32d4b474a8 - 31 Oct 2025 at 07:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7d9e17-46aa-4615-be27-0756fca50dfa - 20 Oct 2025 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/917c8c5f-3411-4862-a119-fe106184fae5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc797c79-7334-409a-9639-ac32d4b474a8 31st October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7d9e17-46aa-4615-be27-0756fca50dfa 31st October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/917c8c5f-3411-4862-a119-fe106184fae5 20th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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