Tender

The provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships (PCDA)

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 22:22

Summary of the contracting process

Northamptonshire Police is seeking to procure the provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships (PCDA) under the industry category of higher education services (CPV code: 80300000). This open procedure tender has a budget of £3,110,400 and invites suppliers to submit their bids by 28 March 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2029. The procurement is for services to be delivered primarily in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the postal code NN8 6GS. The tender is currently in the tender stage.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for organisations with expertise in higher education services, particularly those capable of delivering degree apprenticeship programmes. Large educational institutions or businesses specialising in police training would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the contract's duration and value, winning this tender could provide sustained business growth and visibility within the public sector. However, it should be noted that the opportunity is not specifically targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

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Notice Title

The provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships (PCDA)

Notice Description

The provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships (PCDA)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4107e41-6dd9-4a7e-8a6b-54cec2b1e8f5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,110,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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