Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) · Awarded contract

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Delivery of Civil Service Skills Bootcamp in Greater Manchester

Awarded 02 Jan 2025

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Awarded02 Jan 2025

Value£300,000.00

SupplierUnique & Special Projects Ltd

AgencyGreater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)

RegionNorth West

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 1y 7mo ago3mo term

Awarded 2 Jan 2025Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) awarded a contract to Unique & Special Projects Ltd for the delivery of a Civil Service Skills Bootcamp in the Greater Manchester area, supporting residents into suitable job roles within Civil Service departments based in GM.

The contract period ran from 2nd January 2025 to 31st March 2025, with an additional six months of reporting until 30th September 2025.

The contract value was £300,000.

The award was made via an exemption under the light touch regulations, following consultation with the Cabinet Office, due to Skills Bootcamps Wave 5 funding ending in March 2025.

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