Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bff-3acd-7088-83f8-5556384357a3/esif-greater-manchester-higher-skills-support-programme-for-unemployed-and-econo closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ESIF Greater Manchester Higher skills support programme for unemployed and economically inactive individuals [Further Education Colleges](https://tendernation.io/buyers/further-education-colleges) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 May 2016 Deadline Closed 25 May 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender - Introduction 1.1 Suppliers are invited to participate to Tender for the supply and delivery of Provision of ESIF Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme for Unemployed and Economically Inactive Individuals 1.2 The agreement/s resulting from this Tender will set out the Terms and Conditions under which future orders can be placed at any time, as and when required, during the life of the agreement. - Service Delivery 2.1 Provision of ESIF Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme for Unemployed and Economically Inactive Individuals 2.2 The Supplier/s must as a minimum be able to demonstrate experience of delivery Level 3 or higher training or supporting graduates into employment. It should be noted that the failure to meet any of the following items will result in an automatic fail: • Must have a UKPRN • Adequate insurance cover to the minimum value specified • Must be able to demonstrate Economic and Financial Standing (measured using accounts and credit check) • If within Scope for Ofsted inspection minimum grade 3 • Cannot be under notice from the SFA for Failure of Inspection, Financial Health or Financial Control • References provided must respond within the timescale and not be negative or lack relevant information • Must meet requirements in section 2 grounds mandatory exclusion on Mandatory PQQ. • Please note: If your organisation is not on the latest publication of Register of Training organisations (ROTO) this will limit the financial value of your contract, we will expect all successful organisations to apply on the next opening of the register. 2.3 Contract values will be reviewed periodically and subject to contract performance. 2.4 Service Delivery of the ESIF Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme for Unemployed and Economically Inactive Individuals will be managed by a strict set of Key Performance Indicators that will include but not limited to: • Reconciliation to the ILR and set contract values • Quality of delivery • Learner outcomes and skills development • Contract delivery and compliance • Deliverables as laid out by the SFA ITT for Higher Skills support programme for unemployed and economically inactive individuals, including key priority groups - Quality of Provider 3.1 The Supplier must be highly competent, qualified company, capable of demonstrating appropriate licences and accreditations (where applicable), including Matrix standard accreditation (or evidence of working towards), 4.0 Specification of Delivery 4.1 The specification indicates that there are two themes this call is looking to address. Theme 1) Access to advanced/higher level skills for unemployed and economically inactive adults Theme 2) Increasing the employability of unemployed and economically inactive graduates: Partners / sub-contractors will be able to indi... Additional information: Tenders must be returned via the In-Tend Electronic Tendering System no later than 4 p.m. 25th May 2016. If you have any issues in using the Electronic Tendering System, please contact: The In-Tend Support Helpdesk: Tel: 0845 557 8079 / + 44 (0) 114 407 0056 Email: ### Delivery Notes Bidders should ensure that they allow enough time to submit their Tender response as an uploaded attachment via the In-Tend Tendering Portal as The Manchester College will accept no responsibility for difficulties during the process of submission. Please contact the In-Tend Support Help Desk if you have any problems with your submitting your Tender via the In-Tend Tendering Portal. In-Tend Tendering Portal Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : European Social Fund’s (ESF) 2014-2020 programme, co-financed by the Skills Funding Agency. ### Funding Description ESIF GREATER MANCHESTER HIGHER SKILLS SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR UNEMPLOYED AND ECONOMICALLY INACTIVE INDIVIDUALS Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a718fbd4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Further Education Colleges: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/further-education-colleges) [Sector More Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [Education and training services – REZ Bayern\_45ind\_AA Riesa · Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Regionales Einkaufszentrum Bayern, (mit Zuständigkeit für Bayern und Sachsen) · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7298-712f-903a-aa354be09b91/germany-education-and-training-services-rez-bayern-45ind-aa-riesa) [Health and first-aid training services – Realización de actividades educativas de promoción de la salud en los municipios de la provincia de Barcelona, ​​dividido en 6 lotes · Diputación de Barcelona · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6616-7250-a2d1-652e047f90c2/spain-health-and-first-aid-training-services-realizacion-de-actividades-educ) [Tutorial services – Conception et fabrication d'une maquette pédagogique interactive sur l'adaptation des territoires côtiers de la Manche au changement climatique · Département de la Manche · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6477-701b-aecc-2323975d0394/france-tutorial-services-conception-et-fabrication-dune-maquette-pedagogiqu) [Tutorial services – Prestations de production d’une collection de podcasts audio et de vidéos à caractère scientifique et pédagogique · Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espace, Secrétariat général, Service de l'action administrative et des moyens, Sous-direction des achats pour la Direction générale de la recherche et de l’innovation, l’Institut des Haut · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6fb4-7066-8849-0a3e6a7231d0/france-tutorial-services-prestations-de-production-dune-collection-de-podca) [Adult and other education services – REZ SW 45ind JC Stadt Kassel · Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Regionales Einkaufszentrum Südwest · 50 days left · 8 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-a307-725a-a636-8ab71ae8f56a/germany-adult-and-other-education-services-rez-sw-45ind-jc-stadt-kassel) [Training seminars – Bereitstellung einer KI-Kompetenzplattform sowie Durchführung von KI-Grundlagen- und KI-Aufbauqualifizierung · Neue Wege Kreis Bergstraße - Kommunales Jobcenter · 10 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-67fd-7033-a4df-37ebb572d4c7/germany-training-seminars-bereitstellung-einer-ki-kompetenzplattform-sowie-d)