GMCA have run a competitive process and
Acorn’s submission scored highest after evaluation.
2 submissions were received and were sent to a full evaluation
panel. All submissions were checked by GMCA’s Information
Governance Team and were found to be acceptable. The finances of
the bidding companies were also checked, along with the
safeguarding policies submitted.
The Invitation to Tender comprised of 3 parts, covering (75%)
Quality, (15%) Social Value and (10%) Price.
Following evaluation and moderation, Acorn Training were ranked
highest of the two bids however, both bids were strong and this is
reflected in the moderated scores for both providers.
The Successful provider’s scores were deemed acceptable and
comprehensive throughout their submission and offered an
economically advantageous tender. Acorn Training scored higher in
the Performance & Contract Management and Financial Value for
Money sections and the evaluation panel were particularly impressed
with their responses concerning their delivery model, quality and
track record and engagement and stakeholder management.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/07/2022
Decision due: 19 Jul 2022 by Chief Executive Officer GMCA & TfGM
Contact: Nicola Ward Email: nicola.ward@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk.