Evaluation of ESF Skills for Growth Programme for Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) · Awarded contract
AwardedEvaluation of ESF Skills for Growth Programme for Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Awarded 14 Oct 2021
Awarded14 Oct 2021
Value£142,725.00
SupplierYORK CONSULTING LLP
RegionNorth West
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 3y 1mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 14 Oct 2021Expired 29 Sept 2023
About
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) awarded a contract to York Consulting LLP for the evaluation of the ESF Skills for Growth Programme.
The evaluation assessed whether and how the Programme achieved its outcomes and outputs, providing in-depth analysis of interactions with procured providers, individuals, and businesses, with a focus on the quality of outcomes.
It generated learning from the Programme and evidenced successes and shortfalls of its design and delivery model.
The contract, valued at AUD 142,725, was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the MCC TC645 Data Sciences Framework.
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