Published date: 31 October 2018

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Opportunity (published 6 November 2018, last edited 6 November 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Adult and other education services - 80400000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£20,000,000

Procurement reference

TRAF001-DN351314-00599160

Published date

31 October 2018

Closing date

3 December 2018

Contract start date

31 August 2019

Contract end date

31 July 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

GMCA wants an education, skills and employment support system that works for everyone, as set out in the priorities within Greater Manchester Strategy (GMS) :

• Young people equipped for life and work
• Good jobs with opportunities for people to progress and develop
• A thriving and productive economy in all parts of the city-region.

GMCA expects providers to develop a place-based curriculum offer and wrap-around support with a clear focus on learner progression to further learning or employment.
The Lots are split as follows:
Lot 1
Indicative Lot value: £17,000,000 per year
Geography: GM-wide
Contract Values: Min £1,000,000 to max £5,000,000

Lot 2
Indicative Lot value: £3,000,000 per year
Geography: No geographical requirement (but must support GM residents)
Contract Values: Min £150,000 to max £1,000,000

GMCA's intention is that contracts awarded from this procurement will be on a 1+1+1 basis until 2021/22 funding stream

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Emily Taylor

Address

Trafford Town Hall
Stretford
M32 0TH
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1619121616

Email

emily.taylor@star-procurement.gov.uk

Website

http://www.trafford.gov.uk/