Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cce-4996-70a5-96e0-6884f957ebb1/the-growth-company-call-for-expression-of-interest-greater-manchester-combined closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Skills Bootcamps W4 [The Growth Company Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-growth-company-limited) Estimated value £0 Published 3 Mar 2023 Deadline Closed 10 Mar 2023 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 The Growth Company Call for Expression of Interest: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Skills Bootcamps W4 The Growth Company intends to bid as prime contractor for the above opportunity. We are inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations who wish to deliver end-to-end Skills Bootcamps (LOT 1 only) in Greater Manchester. Skills Bootcamps are intensive, Level 3-5 or equivalent flexible training courses up to 16 weeks, with a guaranteed job interview (in the case of a new job), which equip adults with technical skills that enable them to access in-demand jobs, apprenticeships, new opportunities and an increased level of income over time (including for the self-employed). Sector Priority Roles for this call include: Cyber Security, IT Technician, Data Analyst, Cloud, Software Engineer, Dev-Ops, Data Science, Web Development, Production Management, Content Creation, Returners to tech. Skills Bootcamps delivered through this lot must be delivered at Level 3-5 or equivalent. All training must either be accredited, aligned to occupational standards managed by the Institute for Apprenticeship & Technical Education or utilise a recognised standard for representing attainment e.g., RARPA, SFIA. The creative industries are a local priority but do not form part of DFE's national priority list and therefore evidence of alignment with occupational standards will need to be provided. Contract term: Delivery start no later than 15th May 2023 and expiring 31st March 2024, with the potential to extend on a 1 + 1 basis. The Growth Company is inviting organisations to bid up to a maximum of £500,000. The deadline for submission of the required document is: 10 AM Friday 10th March 2023 Your completed EOI must be uploaded to the Panacea portal by the deadline stated. We look forward to hearing from you. Read full description ## CPV classification Adult and other education services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e172dfba-5f7a-491d-bc98-ae42ab5ff46f) 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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