Award of ESF Skills for Growth Innovation Pot to Multiple Providers by GMCA
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of ESF Skills for Growth Innovation Pot to Multiple Providers by GMCA
Awarded 15 Nov 2022
Awarded15 Nov 2022
Value£3,943,671.31
RegionNorth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 3y 1mo ago11mo term
Awarded 15 Nov 2022Expired 29 Sept 2023
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Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) awarded a contract to SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED, The Growth Company Limited, NGTC Ltd, REFORM RADIO COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY, and SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS LTD for the ESF Skills for Growth: Innovation Pot.
The £6m innovation pot allowed providers to propose innovative projects to tackle occupational skills gaps in Greater Manchester, meet ESF requirements, and align with wider programme aims.
The contract value was £3,943,671.31.
The initiative aimed to support business growth, individual progression, and prepare people for higher apprenticeships and learning.
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Award of ESF Skills for Growth Innovation Pot to Multiple Providers by GMCA
Won by SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED,The Growth Company Limited,The Growth Company Limited,NGTC Ltd,REFORM RADIO COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY,SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS LTD · Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)
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