Tender

GMCA 205 For the Provision of Level 3 Operational Firefighter End Point Assessments

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

07 Nov 2019 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Tender

07 Nov 2019 at 11:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking bids for the provision of Level 3 Operational Firefighter End Point Assessments. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active and is open for submissions until 12th December 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £500,000, with a minimum value of £260,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2020 and will run until 28th February 2023, with assessments anticipated approximately every 3-4 months, starting from March 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in education and training services, particularly those experienced in developing assessment programmes for apprentices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender notes a suitability for such enterprises. Companies well-versed in delivering high-quality assessment services, especially in the fire and rescue sector, will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 205 For the Provision of Level 3 Operational Firefighter End Point Assessments

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are seeking offers from suitably qualified/certified providers to deliver the End Point Assessments for our Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprentices. We currently have 164 Apprentices on the Level 3 Operational Firefighter Standard, with an additional 36 Apprentices due to start in May 2020. End Point Assessments are due approximately every 3-4 months for the next 3 years from March 2021. Numbers of apprentices may fluctuate with our recruitment requirements and apprentice retention, once future recruitment plans and apprentice numbers are known GMCA will liaise with the successful provider to plan future EPA dates. our Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprentices. Additional information: Please note that tender documents can be accessed via The Chest e-procurement portal:- http://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff18ab9c-eee4-45a6-8f38-c52d888ba171
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 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
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
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 8US
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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