--- title: "GMCA 1066 Functional Skills Training and Certification (Level 2 - Maths and English)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fdc9d4c7-38c4-4467-869e-26ef83086adf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fdc9d4c7-38c4-4467-869e-26ef83086adf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdc9d4c7-38c4-4467-869e-26ef83086adf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdc9d4c7-38c4-4467-869e-26ef83086adf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)" published: "2024-11-27" --- # GMCA 1066 Functional Skills Training and Certification (Level 2 - Maths and English) Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdc9d4c7-38c4-4467-869e-26ef83086adf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fdc9d4c7-38c4-4467-869e-26ef83086adf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdc9d4c7-38c4-4467-869e-26ef83086adf.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a contract titled "GMCA 1066 Functional Skills Training and Certification (Level 2 - Maths and English)" in the Education and training services category. The contract was procured on behalf of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and focuses on providing training and certification in Level 2 Maths and English for apprentices. The procurement method was a call-off from the GMCA Education, Work and Skills Flexible Procurement System. The initial contract period is from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year until 30th November 2028. The contract has an annual value of up to £20,000, totalling up to £80,000 for the full possible duration. The procurement stage is at the award stage, as of 27th November 2024. The delivery region is North West, United Kingdom. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in educational training and certification, particularly those capable of delivering functional skills in Maths and English to apprentices. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, given the GMCA’s commitment to inclusivity in its procurement processes. Organisations that can effectively manage ESFA funding requirements and act as subcontractors within this funding framework are well-suited to compete. The annual budget allocation and the potential for a multi-year engagement offer a stable revenue stream and the chance to contribute to the professional development of fire service apprentices in the region. ## Notice Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) sought to procure Functional Skills provision on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). GMCA is an Employer-Provider delivering the Level 3 Operational Firefighter Standard to its Apprentices. As part of this Standard, Apprentices are required to gain their Level 2 in English and Maths prior to completing their Apprenticeship if they don't already hold the equivalent certification. The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) offer additional funding for eligible Apprentices requiring English and Maths certification. This funding will be used for both the training delivery and subsequent certification and therefore any organisation will be subject to the associated scrutiny of acting as a subcontractor for ESFA funded provision. The initial contract period is 3 years from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2027, with the option to extend for a further 12-month period up to 30th November 2028. The contract value per year is up to PS20,000 (the total for the initial contract period of 3 years is up to PS60,000). The extension period also has a value of up to PS20,000, therefore the total for 3 years plus 1 year extension option is up to PS80,000. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the GMCA Education, Work and Skills Flexible Procurement System. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74503efa-d1a8-4552-9905-f00e6523f593 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £80,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 6EU | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE GROWTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2024 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74503efa-d1a8-4552-9905-f00e6523f593 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74503efa-d1a8-4552-9905-f00e6523f593 27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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