Published date: 15 November 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 December 2024, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • E-learning services - 80420000

  • Training programme services - 80521000

  • Computer training services - 80533100

    • Personal development training services - 80570000

    • Provision of language courses - 80580000

    • Tutorial services - 80590000

Location of contract

M1 5JW

Value of contract

£2,800,000

Procurement reference

T24114-94

Published date

15 November 2024

Closing date

13 December 2024

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

6 January 2025

Contract end date

30 June 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Greater Manchester's goal is to deliver ambitious improvements in skills and employment for the 2.8 million people and over 100,000 employers in the wider city-region. Central to this is developing a responsive, integrated labour market system that enables all people to achieve their full potential, and which provides the talent that Greater Manchester's businesses need for the future.

In support of our Essential Work Skills Contract with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), The Growth Company (GC) is seeking to identify delivery partners with the capability and capacity to deliver a high-quality service offer to enable GC to rapidly respond to Greater Manchester's Organisations and Individuals Essential Work Skills needs.

The Essential Work Skills service is additional funding provided by GMCA to GC to enhance the Workforce Development Support available to GM Businesses and residents. More information on Workforce Development can be found at: People Development | The Growth Company

There are 4 stages as part of the GMCA Essential Work Skills Contract. Stage 1-3 will be delivered directly by GM Business Growth Hub to employers and GM residents. Stage 4 will be delivered via this framework of procured Skills Providers.

To apply for this tender opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth

Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your tender submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. Please ensure ALL the relevant tender documents are included within the 'Response' section of the Questionnaire. You can add these individually or utilise a Zip folder to submit your response. Once uploaded, this will allow you to 'Submit' your bid.

The documents contain instructions and information for your tender, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers.

The deadline for submission of the required documents is at 13:00 13th December 2024.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Bassel Akkad

Address

100 Great Bridgewater St
100 Great Bridgewater St
Manchester
M1 5JW
England

Email

bassel.akkad@growthco.uk