--- title: "Prior Information Notice - Greater Manchester Adult Education Budget" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd7f653a-12d1-416b-83ac-10440fb788d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd7f653a-12d1-416b-83ac-10440fb788d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd7f653a-12d1-416b-83ac-10440fb788d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd7f653a-12d1-416b-83ac-10440fb788d1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2018-07-02" --- # Prior Information Notice - Greater Manchester Adult Education Budget Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd7f653a-12d1-416b-83ac-10440fb788d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd7f653a-12d1-416b-83ac-10440fb788d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd7f653a-12d1-416b-83ac-10440fb788d1.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is initiating a public procurement process through a Prior Information Notice for the Greater Manchester Adult Education Budget. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and targets the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, key dates include an engagement end date set for 2nd October 2018. The total estimated value of the activities to be procured for the 2019/20 academic year is approximately £25 million, pending confirmation of the final budget in early 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on education and training, particularly those capable of delivering tailored learning programs and support services. Companies with a strong local presence in Greater Manchester and an emphasis on learner progression would be particularly well-suited to compete. The GMCA aims to foster collaborative relationships with providers that can offer a place-based curriculum, thus enabling businesses to expand their impact while adapting to the evolving needs of the community. ## Notice The purpose of this PIN is to conduct initial pre-procurement market testing in relation to procurement of provision funded by the devolved Adult Education Budget in the 2019/20 academic year. It is testing principles and seeking provider input ahead of a formal market engagement event and forms part of a wider engagement/ consultation process which has included research activity and engagement with stakeholders and their network representatives on the GMCA's AEB Task Group. Details on how stakeholders may respond are set out at the end of this document and more details can be found on The Chest by following the below link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9502cf02-287e-e811-80ed-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Based on GM's indicative allocation of AEB, the value of procured activity for the 2019/20 academic year will be an estimated PS25m, with the final value expected to be confirmed early in 2019 following DfE confirmation of GM's overall AEB budget. However, GMCA is keen to develop effective, high trust relationships with providers, delivering positive long-term impact for GM residents. This will enable providers to plan and build capacity with greater surety. We expect providers to develop a place-based curriculum offer and wrap-around support with a clear focus on learner progression. With this in mind, GMCA's intention is that contracts awarded from this procurement will initially last for one year (academic year 2019 to 2020), with an option to extend for a further 2 years. GMCA reserves the right to extend contracts for a second and third period of up to 12 months subject to funding availability, the provider's delivery and performance against the contract, and skills policy (including any changes to the overall GM budget arising from the Spending Review or adjustments to the way in which GM's allocation is calculated by central government). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2148c1-8bb5-4c34-bd45-45c21527fbb5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | STRETFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M32 0TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook | | Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2018 at 20:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2148c1-8bb5-4c34-bd45-45c21527fbb5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2148c1-8bb5-4c34-bd45-45c21527fbb5 2nd July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9502cf02-287e-e811-80ed-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.trafford.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9502cf02-287e-e811-80ed-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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