Tender

National Minimum Qualifications in Policing

KENT POLICE

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex Police and Kent Police are currently seeking a provider for the tender titled "National Minimum Qualifications in Policing," aimed at fulfilling the Home Office's requirements for a national minimum qualification for Student Police Officers. This open procurement process, classified under higher education services, has a total contract value of £250,000 and is set to run for 36 months, with a potential extension of 12 months. The submission deadline for this tender is 25th November 2016, and training will be conducted at various sites in Essex and Kent, including the Essex Police College and Kent Police College.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those that can provide flexible and efficient systems support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on collaboration and cost-effectiveness between the participating police forces. Suppliers that can demonstrate value for money and streamline processes will be regarded favourably in this competitive bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Minimum Qualifications in Policing

Notice Description

Essex Police and Kent Police are required to comply with the Home Office decision for a national minimum qualification for Student Police Officers; the participating forces require an awarding body that is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum's Authority (QCA) as an Awarding Organisation (AO) for Level 3 Diploma in Policing. This tender is to enable Essex Police and Kent Police to seek a provider to collaborate with them to benefit from the sharing of knowledge between our organisations and achieve efficiencies as well as economic advantages that may occur from the aggregation of the demand through one contract. The participating forces require an accessible and flexible awarding body that is prepared to provide necessary systems support and value for money. The system for registration, certification and payment must be efficient and minimise bureaucracy. Training will be undertaken at the following sites in Essex and Kent: Essex Police College 'L' Block Kingston Avenue Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 6DA Kent Police College Coverdale Avenue Maidstone Kent ME15 9DW Additional Professional Development Units will also be located at Divisional areas for both Essex and Kent. Contract length is for 36 months with a possibility of 12 month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0324a79-dada-4f50-8114-fc156fe8fefa
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Feb 2017 - 3 Feb 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

Notice Documents

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