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Invitation to tender for an Apprentice e-Portfolio System

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Jan 2022 at 16:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process for an "Invitation to tender for an Apprentice e-Portfolio System." This project falls under the software and information systems industry category, and the contract was valued at £60,000. The procurement method employed was a selective process, and the tender period concluded on 10 September 2021. The contract launch took place on 29 November 2021, with an active award given on 28 November 2021, and the services are set to run until 29 November 2023. The contract will be delivered in Salford, England, at GMCA's fire and rescue service headquarters.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and educational technology solutions, particularly those with experience in creating cloud-based platforms tailored for apprenticeship frameworks. Companies focused on delivering user-friendly and structured digital systems could thrive in this competitive landscape. As the GMCA continues to expand its apprenticeship programmes, potential suppliers may also consider innovative enhancements to integrate with existing systems, paving the way for sustained growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to tender for an Apprentice e-Portfolio System

Notice Description

The GMCA are looking for a supplier to develop an Apprenticeship ePortfolio to provide a cohesive cloud-based platform that will allow the delivery of apprenticeships within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The platform is required to provide a structured way of delivering tasks to apprentices, based on the apprenticeship framework, and allow audit by managers, Internal Quality Assurers (IQA), External Quality Assurers (EQA), and End Point Assessment Organisations (EPAO). Greater Manchester Combined Authority became an apprenticeship employer-provider in May 2017. Since January 2018, all new firefighter recruits have been undertaking the Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship Standard. The Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship typically takes between 24-30 months to complete, commencing on the Apprentice's first day of Initial Training. Further development then continues on station with the support of their line manager, Watch Manager, Station Manager and further training and development is provided by the Operational Training team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c83a1f7-46d5-4f9a-9923-0cf654fcff35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,212 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2023 2-3 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
Bushra Dawood
Contact Email
dawoodb@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1616084120

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MWS TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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