Published date: 5 July 2022

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 4 April 2022, 9am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£500,000

Procurement reference

DN600937

Published date

5 July 2022

Closing date

4 April 2022

Closing time

9am

Contract start date

1 May 2022

Contract end date

30 September 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure a lead organisation to deliver training which would support skills challenges facing businesses across the region from a wide range of sectors.

Feedback from consultations with businesses across a range of sectors have highlighted the need for upskilling people with project management skills, particularly where individuals are not currently working in specific project management roles but carry out aspects of project management as part of their day-to-day job.

This may be more relevant within smaller organisations where one person might be carrying out a number of different roles. Although we are aware there are numerous qualifications available in project management, this specification is more concerned with the project management skills, knowledge and techniques that individuals can apply to their day-to-day work without necessarily holding a full qualification.

These skills can support business growth, create pathways for progression, and prepare people for higher apprenticeships/higher levels of learning.

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.

The overarching aim of the package is to improve skills, create pathways for progression, and prepare people for higher apprenticeships/higher levels of learning. It is expected that training is relevant to the individuals' role within the business.

Although there is some commercial training available in this space, it is often expensive and long-form, and businesses cite that they need access to more affordable, quick and flexible delivery options.
This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the education, work and skills flexible procurement system.

Award information

Awarded date

4 May 2022

Contract start date

1 May 2022

Contract end date

30 September 2023

Total value of contract

£500,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

The Growth Company Limited

Address

Lee House, 90,Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JW

Reference

Companies House number: 02443911

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Emily Taylor

Address

Churchgate House, 56 Oxford street
Manchester
M16EU
England

Email

emily.taylor@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk