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Vocational Qualification Awarding Body

Leicestershire Police

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19 Sep 2024 at 10:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire Police has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Vocational Qualification Awarding Body," classified under Education and training services (CPV 80000000). The tender targeted at providing qualifications related to emergency services, with a focus on Leadership, Management, Teaching, Learning, and Assessment, was secured through a direct single tender action, reflecting its urgency. The contract, valued at £64,000, commenced on 1 November 2024 and will run until 31 October 2029, with provisions for annual extensions up to four years in total. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract awarded to Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards, an SME based in Sheffield (S9 1BY). The procurement process was finalised on 18 September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training sector, especially those specialising in vocational qualifications and emergency services training. Such businesses can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their expertise in specialised training fields. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to pursue similar procurement opportunities given the nature of the contract and the specifics of the procurement method that tend to favour smaller, specialised organisations. Additionally, the contract’s long duration provides a stable revenue stream, further facilitating long-term business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vocational Qualification Awarding Body

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. A Contract has been awarded for one year with an option to extend for a further 4 years. SFJ are an awarding body who provide qualifications specifically relating to emergency services, covering Leadership and Management and Teaching, Learning and Assessment. Additional information: This purchase has been procured by a single tender action due to the limited timescales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6af8f87e-7452-41a0-9aa5-327ebe34950b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc8724d-42b7-4772-b8da-87ee732260a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 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
Leicestershire Police
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards

Further Information

Notice Documents

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