Scope
Reference
GMCA1379
Description
The Greater Manchester Levy Matchmaking Service was launched in August 2018 to provide an online portal that facilitated the transfer of Apprenticeship Levy funds between large levy paying employers and non or smaller levy paying employers who had run out of funding as per national Apprenticeship Funding Rules. This allows unspent apprenticeship levy to stay within the GM Apprenticeship landscape rather than being returned to a central Treasury pot.
It comprises an online portal (Home | GM Levy Matchmaking Service (levymatchfinder.co.uk)) and a member of staff that supports and advises employers to help them navigate the system.
Contract 1. GMCA1379 Apprenticeship Levy Match Making Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 August 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
The Growth Company
- Companies House: 02443911
Lee House, 90,Great Bridgewater Street
Manchester
M1 5JW
United Kingdom
Email: paul.drew@growthco.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. GMCA1379 Apprenticeship Levy Match Making Service
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
GMCA Offices
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kelechi Iheanachor
Telephone: 07966 612070
Email: kelechi.iheanachor@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Website: http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government