Award

GMCA 1067 For the provision of Firefighter End Point Assessment

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Feb 2025 at 09:53

Award Notice
Tender

04 Nov 2024 at 11:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Greater Manchester Combined Authority, on behalf of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Firefighter End Point Assessment. The contracting process sought an End Point Assessment Organisation to deliver operational firefighter end point assessments for apprentices completing the L3 Operational Firefighter apprenticeship. The tender, categorized under adult and other education services (CPV 80400000) and training services (CPV 80500000), was conducted through an open procedure. The tender period closed on 4 December 2024, with the contract valued at £711,200. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2025 and end on 31 July 2028, focusing on service delivery within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in educational assessments and training services. The contract involves assessing approximately 254 apprentices over a three-year period, with end point assessments occurring every 4 to 5 months. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality assessment services and those experienced in working within the public sector education and training domain would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder, The Workforce Development Trust Ltd, exemplifies the type of organisation that can benefit from such contracts, enhancing their service portfolio and gaining opportunities for long-term collaboration with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1067 For the provision of Firefighter End Point Assessment

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is looking to procure an End Point Assessment Organisation for the delivery of Operational Firefighter End Point Assessment. As an employer-provider, we deliver the L3 Operational Firefighter apprenticeship. Each Apprentice is required to take an end point assessment to complete their apprenticeship. Approximately 254 apprentices are expected to go to end point assessment during the life of the 3-year contract, with end point assessments due approximately every 4/5 months. For further information, visit The Chest at https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-445c9e2b-a0f3-47d4-bd7b-460c722045d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b725c25-e2dc-45a7-ac5c-a422ca2da19a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£711,200 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£804,333 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Further Information

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