Greater Manchester Adult Education Budget

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