Greater Manchester Adult Education Budget

Tender description

GMCA wants an education, skills and employment support system that works for everyone, as set out in the priorities within Greater Manchester Strategy (GMS) : • Young people equipped for life and work • Good jobs with opportunities for people to progress and develop • A thriving and productive economy in all parts of the city-region. GMCA expects providers to develop a place-based curriculum offer and wrap-around support with a clear focus on learner progression to further learning or employment. The Lots are split as follows: Lot 1 Indicative Lot value: £17,000,000 per year Geography: GM-wide Contract Values: Min £1,000,000 to max £5,000,000 Lot 2 Indicative Lot value: £3,000,000 per year Geography: No geographical requirement (but must support GM residents) Contract Values: Min £150,000 to max £1,000,000 GMCA's intention is that contracts awarded from this procurement will be on a 1+1+1 basis until 2021/22 funding stream