Delivery of ESF-Funded Vocational Training for Unemployed Individuals in Greater Manchester
SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY · Awarded contract
AwardedDelivery of ESF-Funded Vocational Training for Unemployed Individuals in Greater Manchester
Awarded 21 Aug 2016
Awarded21 Aug 2016
Value£3,967,485.50
SupplierThe Manchester College
AgencySKILLS FUNDING AGENCY
RegionNorth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 8y 7mo ago1y 7mo term
Awarded 21 Aug 2016Expired 30 Mar 2018
About
The Skills Funding Agency awarded a contract to The Manchester College for the delivery of education and vocational training services funded through the European Social Fund, aimed at supporting employees and employers in the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership area.
The activity focuses on higher skills support for unemployed and economically inactive individuals.
The contract value is £3,967,485.5.
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