Decision Maker: Treasurer GMCA
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
This opportunity has been ring-fenced to the
10x Local Authorities. Local Authorities were given allocations
based on:
1. Funding allocated within the GM Multiply Scheme investment
plan
2. This was shared based on % of care leavers in GM within each
borough.
Authorities were invited to submit an Expression of Interest to
deliver this tailored and targeted support to detail:
1. Linked to the mini-specification, how they would deliver Part
A
2. Linked to the mini-specification, how they would deliver Part
B
3. Costings, broken down by financial year and by the 2 parts
3x Authorities have submitted an EOI so far and all of these EOIs
following assessment and any necessary follow-ups/negotiations have
been approved.
Multiply is a UK Shared Prosperity Fund
(UKSPF) funded national programme, commissioned and delivered
locally, to support adults who do not have GCSE/Level 2 maths or
equivalent to gain skills in Maths/Numeracy.
A key aim of the GM Multiply Scheme is to offer tailored support to
care experienced residents across Greater Manchester. The activity
should boost residents confidence with numbers, and provide an
initial opportunity to access maths/numeracy skills
provision.
Following an Expression of Interest process, the Grant award has
been approved to the following Authorities
Authority / FY23/24 / FY24/25 / TOTAL
Bolton Council £24,380.00 £31,800.00
£56,180.00
Stockport Council £21,333.00 £27,825.00
£49,158.00
Trafford Council £21,333.00 £27,825.00
£49,158.00
Local Authorities were invited to submit Expressions of Interest
linked to a mini specification to offer this support directly to
their care experienced residents, following a range of consultation
and engagement activities.
The mini specification can be found here:
The Expression of Interest Document can be found here:
Publication date: 30/01/2024
Date of decision: 30/01/2024
Effective from: 07/02/2024
Accompanying Documents: