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

04 Mar 2025 at 11:32

Tender

04 Nov 2024 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking to procure an End Point Assessment Organisation for the delivery of Firefighter End Point Assessments on behalf of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. This service relates to the L3 Operational Firefighter apprenticeship, with an estimated 254 apprentices requiring assessment over a three-year period. The procurement process commenced in November 2024, with the tender stage active until 4th December 2024. The main industry category for this service is Adult and other education services, with a specific focus on training services. Following this, a contract was subsequently awarded to SFJ Awards Limited on 5th February 2025, valued at £804,333.30. The awarded contract is set for active status according to the latest update from 4th March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, particularly those capable of providing specialised assessment services. Companies experienced in handling apprentice assessment programmes and those who can manage fluctuating apprentice numbers due to recruitment and retention may find this contract particularly beneficial. The open procurement method ensures a transparent competitive process, fostering opportunities for suitably qualified small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to secure contracts and enhance their market presence. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality assessment services in the UK region stand well-positioned to compete effectively.

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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. Numbers of apprentices may fluctuate due to recruitment requirements and apprentice retention. GMCA will liaise with the successful provider to coordinate planning for end point assessment dates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Numbers of apprentices may fluctuate due to recruitment requirements and apprentice retention. GMCA will liaise with the successful provider to coordinate planning for end point assessment dates.

Renewal: Provision to extend for further 2 x 12 months period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007801-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£711,200 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£804,333 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SFJ AWARDS

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