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title: "GC Call for Expression of Interest: GMCA SfG Retrofit Upskilling Programme"
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buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2022-09-02"
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# GC Call for Expression of Interest: GMCA SfG Retrofit Upskilling Programme

Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f97dcd1b-8622-47c4-9a61-898ebf762d17

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## Summary

The Growth Company Limited is inviting expressions of interest for the GC Call for Expression of Interest: GMCA SfG Retrofit Upskilling Programme. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 9th September 2022. The opportunity is in the construction industry category, specifically focusing on skills challenges within the Construction sector across Greater Manchester. The buying organisation is based in Manchester, England, with a focus on the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete due to the nature of the opportunity. Interested businesses should be prepared to deliver training to address skills challenges in the Construction sector, particularly in retrofit projects in Greater Manchester.

## Notice

The Growth Company (GC) intends to bid as Prime contractor for the above mini-competition which has been released via GMCA's Education, Work and Skills Flexible Procurement System (FPS). GC is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations who can deliver training which will support skills challenges facing businesses within the Construction sector across GM, specifically on retrofit projects. Additional information: Please note that GC has moved tendering platforms and therefore to apply to this opportunity you will need to register on our new platform, Panacea. 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' You can then view the documents. Click the 'Participate' Button Navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to apply, see Clarification Q&A's and the documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67aea260-47e3-47dc-92c8-042d74e0f008 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2022 at 15:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67aea260-47e3-47dc-92c8-042d74e0f008

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67aea260-47e3-47dc-92c8-042d74e0f008
  2nd September 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/growth
- https://www.growthco.uk/

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