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Delivery of end point assessment

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Nov 2025 at 16:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Delivery of end point assessment" was managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police. This contract pertains to the delivery of assessments connected to the Customer Service, Business Admin, and Team Leader apprenticeship programmes. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and is based in the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom. The process proceeded to the award stage, culminating in a contract that was signed on 2nd April 2025, with an active status from that date through to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational services, particularly those who can deliver apprenticeship assessments. HIGHFIELD AWARDING BODY FOR COMPLIANCE LIMITED, an SME based in Doncaster, was the awarded supplier, indicating that similar small to medium-sized enterprises could successfully compete in this space. The contract's total gross value was set at £14,400, providing a notable economic opportunity for qualifying businesses capable of delivering high-quality training services within specified timelines and regional boundaries. The contract aligns with exemption processes, which could benefit businesses experienced with niche government contractual requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of end point assessment

Notice Description

Delivery of the end point assessment for the Customer Service, Business Admin and Team Leader apprenticeship programme. Required while tender process is completed. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070975-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
01618561140

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

HIGHFIELD AWARDING BODY FOR COMPLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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