Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4c-711f-71a6-8fc5-f53a89ce0499/initial-expression-of-interest-dwp-future-self-employment-opportunity pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Initial Expression of Interest: DWP Future Self Employment Opportunity [The Growth Company Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-growth-company-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 31 Mar 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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 ### Initial Expression of Interest ### DWP Future Self Employment Opportunity The Growth Company (GC) is a Merlin accredited not-for-profit provider of services to people, businesses and places. Our purpose is to Enable Growth, Create Jobs and Improve Lives. GC has an extensive track record of helping people to become self-employed or grow their business. We deliver the Business Growth Hub in Greater Manchester, helping 15000 businesses to grow every year. We also hold the prime contracts for the Start Smart (ERDF) and Enterprising You (GMCA/DFE) contracts for start-up and self-employed businesses as well as support individuals on our DWP and devolved employment contracts to become self-employed. GC is considering bidding for this DWP opportunity, currently in Market Engagement phase. We are interested in hearing from organisations interested in partnering with GC, across England, Scotland and Wales. Please complete the short questionnaire (link below) to express your interest in working with us. We look forward to hearing from you by 5pm on Friday 17th April 2020. [surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7KS3VTR](https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7KS3VTR) ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/013da00d-412b-49c3-b17e-9492047c566c) 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. 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