Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c59-d389-7328-a6d2-d6dfbd25a2c9/the-growth-company-esf-aeb-provider-framework-opportunity-5th-release-december closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Growth Company ESF-AEB Provider Framework Opportunity (5TH RELEASE DECEMBER & NEW POTENTIAL AREAS [The Growth Company Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-growth-company-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 7 Dec 2020 Deadline Closed 21 Dec 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 FIFTH RELEASE - DECEMBER 2020 AND NEW POTENTIAL AEB CONTRACT AREAS 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. \*\* New Potential Contract Areas - South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire Adult Education Budget\*\* We have now updated the Framework (December 2020) to include two additional AEB contracts in South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire which the Growth Company are in the process of bidding for. PLEASE NOTE - we have not secured these contracts and therefore if we are unsuccessful in obtaining these two contracts, we will not have opportunities for AEB in these two areas\*\* Bidders who have not already successfully joined this Framework and would like to partner with GC for delivery of GC's existing prime ESF and AEB contracts, or join the new EOI opportunity AEB in South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire, are required to apply to this Framework. From admittance on to the Framework, we will issue a mini competition to identify partners to name in our AEB South and West Yorkshire bid. Partners who are already on the Framework and wish to register their interest in this area for delivery of AEB in South and West Yorkshire, and be included in the Mini competition for these areas, are required to resubmit Document D, Matrix of Delivery to identify their offer in these geographies. You do not need to reapply to the Framework. Our framework already operates across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South Yorkshire and Liverpool City Region. To see further details and apply for the framework and have the opportunity to join our bid for AEB West and South Yorkshire, please 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 address: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Tenders/Current) Once you have registered on In-Tend, please express your interest in this tender, and download the tender documentation. Submissions must be made in the required format and be returned by 9.00 A.M Monday 21st December. We very much look forward to receiving your response and would like to thank you for your interest in working with us. Additional information: Please apply on the following Project in In-Tend: Invitation to Tender for The Growth Company's ESF - AEB Provider Framework - 5TH RELEASE DECEMBER 2020 Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/915af27d-7ccc-4294-b372-6655cd4d3b7e) 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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