Award of Adult Skills Level 3 Targeted Offer to Training Providers by GMCA
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Adult Skills Level 3 Targeted Offer to Training Providers by GMCA
Awarded 22 Aug 2024
Awarded22 Aug 2024
Value£4,800,000.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 1y 3mo ago11mo term
Awarded 22 Aug 2024Expired 30 July 2025
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Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) awarded a contract to Back 2 Work Complete Training Limited, Bright Direction Training Limited, DMR Training & Consultancy, Learning Curve Group, Netcom Training Ltd, Standguide Limited, The Growth Company Limited, and Think Employme for the delivery of adult skills Level 3 activity under the devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) and the national Free Courses for Jobs Level 3 offer.
The contract, valued at £4,800,000, covers the 2024/25 academic year with an option to extend for a further 12 months, subject to GMCA receiving and approving continued funding as it transitions to a Single Settlement for adult skills.
The program aims to support the priorities of the Greater Manchester Strategy 2021-2031, develop occupational competences aligned to key growth and foundational sectors, improve residents' skills for productivity and career progression, and target occupational skills gaps to support local business needs.
The offer incorporates three core strands: GM Local Level 3 for Adults, GM FCFJ Level 3 Local, and a third strand not specified.
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Award of Adult Skills Level 3 Targeted Offer to Training Providers by GMCA
Won by Back 2 Work Complete Training Limited,Bright Direction Training Limited,DMR Training & Consultancy,Learning Curve Group,Netcom Training Ltd,Standguide Limited,The Growth Company Limited,Think Employment Ltd · Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)
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