---
title: "Apprenticeship Levy Match Making Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0593e6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-04"
---

# Apprenticeship Levy Match Making Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0593e6

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process titled "Apprenticeship Levy Match Making Service," designated under ID GMCA1379. This initiative, which involves the provision of IT services related to consulting, software development, and support, falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting the Greater Manchester area in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has transitioned to the 'Award' stage, having been awarded directly without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on 29th August 2025, with its term starting on 1st October 2025 and ending on 30th September 2026. The total contract value is grossly £72,000, although the net amount is £60,000 in GBP.

Businesses involved in IT services, especially those with expertise in consulting and software development, may find growth opportunities in tenders like this one, especially when focusing on services for public sector clients. Companies that are capable of providing integrated solutions for apprenticeship levy matchmaking can greatly benefit. While this contract was awarded directly, small to mid-sized IT firms could aim to position themselves strategically for similar opportunities in future tenders, allowing them to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector, particularly in educational and training support services in Greater Manchester.

## Notice

The Greater Manchester Levy Matchmaking Service was launched in August 2018 to provide an online portal that facilitated the transfer of Apprenticeship Levy funds between large levy paying employers and non or smaller levy paying employers who had run out of funding as per national Apprenticeship Funding Rules. This allows unspent apprenticeship levy to stay within the GM Apprenticeship landscape rather than being returned to a central Treasury pot. It comprises an online portal (Home | GM Levy Matchmaking Service (levymatchfinder.co.uk)) and a member of staff that supports and advises employers to help them navigate the system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053831-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE GROWTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 10:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053831-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053831-2025
  4th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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