Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) · Awarded contract
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Award of UK Shared Prosperity Fund Sector Skills Programme in Greater Manchester

Awarded 01 Feb 2024

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Awarded01 Feb 2024
Value£3,399,987.00
SupplierINSTEP UK LIMITED,ACORN TRAINING LTD,SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS LTD
AgencyGreater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)
RegionNorth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 1y 7mo ago1y 2mo term
Awarded 1 Feb 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) awarded a contract to INSTEP UK LIMITED, ACORN TRAINING LTD, and SB SKILLS SOLUTIONS LTD for the delivery of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Sector Skills Programme, providing upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employed individuals across Greater Manchester.

The programme aimed to address skills gaps identified by employers in key sectors, with all delivery and outputs/outcomes to be completed by the end of March 2025.

The contract was divided into five lots: Advanced Digital Skills, Business Productivity Skills, Public Services: Health and Social Care Skills, Construction Technical Skills, and Manufacturing Technical Skills.

The total contract value was AUD 3,399,987.

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