Award of Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme for Unemployed and Economically Inactive Individuals
The Manchester College · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme for Unemployed and Economically Inactive Individuals
Awarded 15 Apr 2018
Awarded15 Apr 2018
Value£210,405.00
AgencyThe Manchester College
RegionNorth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 8y 4mo ago3mo term
Awarded 15 Apr 2018Expired 12 July 2018
About
The Manchester College awarded a contract to Free To Learn Ltd, Education Training Partnership, TPG Education Limited, Focusing First on People Limited, North West Skills Academy, and Manchester First Limited for the provision of the Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme.
The programme aimed to equip unemployed and economically inactive individuals with advanced high-level skills (Level 3 and higher) under Lot 1, and to increase the employability of unemployed and economically inactive graduates under Lot 2.
The contract value was AUD 210,405.
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Award of Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme for Unemployed and Economically Inactive Individuals
Won by Free To Learn Ltd,Education Training Partnership,TPG Education Limited,Focusing First on People Limited,North West Skills Academy,Manchester First Limited · The Manchester College
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