Published date: 17 November 2022

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


Closing: 8 July 2022, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£3,943,671

Procurement reference

DN614912

Published date

17 November 2022

Closing date

8 July 2022

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

15 November 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

This call for projects formed part of GM's ESF Skills for Growth Programme, which aims to support GM business fill occupational skills gaps and create both individual progression and business growth in the region.

Intelligence tells us that there are still skills gaps across GM we could tackle with this opportunity, and we know that providers on our FPS have a lot to contribute to this using their own work with employers and knowledge of skills gaps in GM.

Therefore, we created a £6m innovation pot to allow providers to put forward innovative ideas that they believe can help to tackle some of the skills gaps which have not already been addressed, meet the ESF requirements and wider programme aims, and be delivered within the timescale available.

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.

Award information

Awarded date

21 October 2022

Contract start date

15 November 2022

Contract end date

30 September 2023

Total value of contract

£3,943,671.31

This contract was awarded to 6 suppliers.

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Address

75-77 Main Road
HOCKLEY
Essex
SS5 4RG
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 02291188

Value of contract

£1,998,763.75

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

The Growth Company Limited

Address

Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 5JW, United Kingdom

Reference

Companies House number: 2443911

Value of contract

£364,800

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

The Growth Company Limited

Address

Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 5JW, United Kingdom

Reference

Companies House number: 2443911

Value of contract

£499,008

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

NGTC Ltd

Address

Dorbcrest House, 20 Lowe Mill Lane, Hindley,, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 3AF, United Kingdom

Reference

Companies House number: 06753445

Value of contract

£296,999.56

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

REFORM RADIO COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Address

Bonded Warehouse,18 Lower Byrom Street
MANCHESTER
M3 4AP
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 08537221

Value of contract

£280,100

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS LTD

Address

Unit 4c,Selby Place Stanley Business Park, Stanley Industrial Estate
SKELMERSDALE
Lancashire
WN8 8EF
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 08442069

Value of contract

£504,000

Supplier is SME?

Yes

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