Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c53-a1b9-717a-808f-a0c03eb54b70/the-growth-company-esf-aeb-provider-framework-opportunity-4th-release-september closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (4TH RELEASE SEPTEMBER 2020) [The Growth Company Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-growth-company-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 15 Sept 2020 Deadline Closed 6 Oct 2020 ## 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Invitation to Tender for The Growth Company's ESF - AEB Provider Framework (FOURTH RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 2020) We are pleased to invite you to submit a tender response to join our European Social Fund (ESF) and Adult Education Budget (AEB) Provider Framework. This framework will cover future opportunities around our current Prime ESF and AEB contracts across The North West and South Yorkshire. This framework will be for providers of Skills Support, Employee Support in Skills and Supporting those Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) and Adult Education Budget. The framework will operate across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire and Liverpool City Region, and will be made up of providers who can support GC deliver across one or more of the Contract Areas defined below: - Contract Area 1: Skills Support for the Workforce- Greater Manchester - Contract Area 2: Skills Support for The Work Force - Lancashire - Contract Area 3: Skills Support for the Workforce - More Developed (Lot 1) & Transitional (Lot 2) Sheffield City Region - Contract Area 4: Skills Support for the Unemployed Greater Manchester - Contract Area 5: Skills Support for the Unemployed Sheffield City Region - More Developed (Lot 1) & Transitional (Lot 2) - Contract Area 6: Supply of support for individuals who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) or at risk of NEET GM - Contract Area 7: Adult Education Budget (AEB) Liverpool City Region (LCR) - Contract Area 8: Adult Education Budget (AEB) Greater Manchester (GM) \*\*PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR ESF CONTRACT HAS NOW BEEN EXTENDED TO JULY 2023\*\* \*\*\* Providers who have already successfully joined the Framework DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY however, providers already on the Framework may wish to re-submit Document D, MATRIX OF DELIVERY and identify any additonal geographies, Priority Sectors and Specialism Areas\*\*\*\* \*\*\*Providers who were unsuccessful in joining previous publications of this opportunity are welcome to reapply \*\*\*\* Submissions must be made in the required format and be returned by 9.00 AM Tuesday 6th October. To apply for the framework, please register on our In-Tend site to download the documentation which contains instructions and information for your submission, including specification of requirements, and the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess offers. You are required to make your submission via the GC In-tend e-tendering platform at the following web address: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Home) Additional information: Please apply on the following Project in In-Tend: Invitation to Tender for The Growth Company's ESF - AEB Provider Framework - 4TH RELEASE SEPTEMBER 2020 Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4e430b1a-d993-44ad-8d1b-73fc0afb54fb) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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