Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) · Awarded contract
Awarded

Delivery of Health and Social Care Skills Training for GMCA's ESF Skills for Growth Programme

Awarded 24 Oct 2021

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Awarded24 Oct 2021
Value£2,939,999.07
SupplierACORN TRAINING LTD
AgencyGreater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)
RegionNorth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 3y 1mo ago1y 11mo term
Awarded 24 Oct 2021Expired 29 Sept 2023

About

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) awarded a contract to Acorn Training Ltd to deliver key skills training to workers in the Health and Social Care sector as part of the commissioned provision element of the wider ESF Skills for Growth programme.

The contract, valued at £2,939,999.07, was procured through a further competition via GMCA's Education, Work and Skills Flexible Procurement System.

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