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title: "ESF Skills for Growth: Logistics Skills"
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# ESF Skills for Growth: Logistics Skills

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034e99

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process titled "ESF Skills for Growth: Logistics Skills," aimed at addressing skills challenges within the logistics sector. The authority sought a lead organisation to deliver training that is responsive to the industry’s rapid transformation, particularly through technological advancements and changing customer demands. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, and the budget for the project was set at £1,000,000. The tender received three bids, and the contract was signed on 19 May 2022, concluding the priority project aimed at enhancing workforce skills in the UKD3 region.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant avenue for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those capable of offering innovative solutions in logistics, warehousing, and transportation. Companies that focus on skills development for roles such as Transport Planners, Logistics Administrators, and those involved in higher-level digital transformation within logistics would find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in such contracts, businesses can expand their service offerings, thus creating a pathway for growth and reducing staff turnover in the logistics sector. Additionally, engagement in this training initiative aligns with the evolving demands of employers looking to upskill their workforce amidst the ongoing technological advancements in the industry.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure a lead organisation to deliver training which would support skills challenges faced by the Logistics sector. The logistics industry is going through an unprecedented and rapid transformation, paving the way for innovation and major changes. A plethora of emerging technologies are shaping the future of logistics, with changing customer requirements being a key factor in shaping the technologies used by the industry. These developments in both "place" and the digital transformation of the business environment, and "infrastructure" have major implications for skills and pathways into the sector. Employer engagement tells us that these skills shortages could be resolved with further training. Employers identified the following occupations as particular priority for upskilling within the current workforce. The following roles should be targeted as part of this skills package: * Traffic Office - e.g., roles including Transport Planners, Managers and Coordinators, Planning Supervisors and Logistics Administrators * Warehousing Professionals - e.g., warehousing roles where higher-level digital skills to support digital transformation and the introduction of automation are in increased demand. * Roles involving Import / Export - e.g., skills and knowledge upskilling around navigating post-Brexit rules of origin Delivery should look to include, but is not limited to, modules of current L3+ apprenticeship standards or equivalent qualifications such as: * Transport and Warehousing Operations Supervisor * International Freight Forwarding Specialist (road freight) * Supply Chain Practitioner. Delivery should also look to upskill individuals working in, or to enable them to progress in occupations where there is a current gap in Apprenticeship standards, such as: * Fleet Managers * Logistics Operations Maintenance / Procurement / Warehousing Managers The specification is part of a longer-term plan to develop skills to ensure that businesses are better able to retain and progress staff. Increasing opportunities for upskilling and investing in staff training and development has been highlighted as a key factor in reducing staff turnover and increasing business growth. The overarching aim of the package is to improve skills, create pathways for progression, and prepare people for higher apprenticeships/higher levels of learning. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure a lead organisation to deliver training which would support skills challenges faced by the Logistics sector. The logistics industry is going through an unprecedented and rapid transformation, paving the way for innovation and major changes. A plethora of emerging technologies are shaping the future of logistics, with changing customer requirements being a key factor in shaping the technologies used by the industry. These developments in both "place" and the digital transformation of the business environment, and "infrastructure" have major implications for skills and pathways into the sector. Employer engagement tells us that these skills shortages could be resolved with further training. Employers identified the following occupations as particular priority for upskilling within the current workforce. The following roles should be targeted as part of this skills package: * Traffic Office - e.g., roles including Transport Planners, Managers and Coordinators, Planning Supervisors and Logistics Administrators * Warehousing Professionals - e.g., warehousing roles where higher-level digital skills to support digital transformation and the introduction of automation are in increased demand. * Roles involving Import / Export - e.g., skills and knowledge upskilling around navigating post-Brexit rules of origin Delivery should look to include, but is not limited to, modules of current L3+ apprenticeship standards or equivalent qualifications such as: * Transport and Warehousing Operations Supervisor * International Freight Forwarding Specialist (road freight) * Supply Chain Practitioner. Delivery should also look to upskill individuals working in, or to enable them to progress in occupations where there is a current gap in Apprenticeship standards, such as: * Fleet Managers * Logistics Operations Maintenance / Procurement / Warehousing Managers The specification is part of a longer-term plan to develop skills to ensure that businesses are better able to retain and progress staff. Increasing opportunities for upskilling and investing in staff training and development has been highlighted as a key factor in reducing staff turnover and increasing business growth. The overarching aim of the package is to improve skills, create pathways for progression, and prepare people for higher apprenticeships/higher levels of learning. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018417-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 17:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018417-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:423970-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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