Tender

The provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

18 Feb 2025 at 11:04

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 21:16

Planning

14 Nov 2024 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is undergoing a public procurement process for the provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships. This procurement, classified under higher education services (CPV code 80300000), is being conducted through an open procedure and targets providers capable of delivering degree apprenticeships for police constables. The procurement process is in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 28 March 2025. The project is valued at £2,592,000 and includes a contract period of 1440 days with an option for two years of extension. The services will be delivered in Northamptonshire, with a mix of online and face-to-face training sessions at specified locations within or around the area.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly higher education institutions and training providers specialising in professional and vocational education services. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their service offerings in the public sector. The procurement also encourages collaborations with other departments, potentially leading to future roles in areas like PCSO, leadership, and probation/nursing. Providers with experience in delivering large-scale educational programmes and those capable of meeting the detailed suitability and technical selection criteria will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

The provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships

Notice Description

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is seeking a Provider for the delivery of Police Degree Constable Apprenticeship

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is seeking a Provider for the delivery of Police Degree Constable Apprenticeship

Renewal: 2 extension years included in the term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b657
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005538-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,110,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,110,400 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Additional Buyers

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Contact Name
Keri Godfrey
Contact Email
commercial@northants.pnn.police.uk, commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7977040799

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 0JQ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

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