Tender

The Supply of a Hosted Integrated E-Portfolio System Divided Into 3 Lots.

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Nov 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is actively seeking tenders for the supply of a hosted integrated E-Portfolio system, a project segmented into three distinct lots. This public procurement, currently at the tender stage, is under the open procedure with an overall estimated value of £450,000. The project is classified under e-learning services and is aimed at servicing the Greater Manchester region (UKD3), with submissions due by 22 December 2025. Interested parties must adhere to the procurement timeline, including the enquiry period ending on 15 December 2025, and the award period concluding on 1 April 2026. This tender, managed by contact point John Mulpeter, aligns with the goal of supporting Greater Manchester Police's internal apprenticeship and training schemes.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning and education technologies, especially those capable of providing versatile and seamless integration solutions. SMEs may find this particularly appealing due to the suitability criteria indicated by the buyer. Companies with a strategic focus on delivering high-quality, cost-effective training solutions will be well-positioned to compete for these lots. Additionally, the flexible structure, accommodating awarding all lots to either a single provider or multiple, allows businesses of various sizes to propose solutions fitting their capacity and expertise. The open procedure and electronic submission process further streamline participation, allowing for wider engagement and competition.

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Notice Title

The Supply of a Hosted Integrated E-Portfolio System Divided Into 3 Lots.

Notice Description

The force (GMP) currently has an E-Portfolio Learning platform(s) GMP requires solutions that will fit the below apprenticeship scheme and also solutions that are far simpler, to accommodate other lots. However, the force reserves the right to award all 3 lots to a single provider or divide the lots. GMP operates an internal apprenticeship scheme, where both on the job and off the job training is delivered by the Force. GMP need to comply with the Individual Learner Requirement (ILR) re-porting regime of ESFA and the inspection regime of the Office of Standards in Education OFSTED.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - AVA Team

Lot 1 - AVA Team Please note that the total value of the contract has been divided by 3, as we cannot extract the values for each and will be dependent on too many variables

Options: There is the option to roll out E-Prtfolio sotfware to other business areas

Renewal: The option to extend up to further 2 years on an annual basis.

Lot 2 - Apprenticeships

Lot 2 - Apprenticeships Please note that the total value of the contract has been divided by 3, as we cannot extract the values for each and will be dependent on too many variables

Options: There is the option to roll out E-Prtfolio sotfware to other business areas

Renewal: The option to extend up to further 2 years on an annual basis.

Lot 3 - Student Officer & PIP 2 Portfolio's

Lot 3 - Student Officer & PIP 2 Portfolio's Please note that the total value of the contract has been divided by 3, as we cannot extract the values for each and will be dependent on too many variables

Options: There is the option to roll out E-Prtfolio sotfware to other business areas

Renewal: The option to extend up to further 2 years on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dea4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075469-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
John Mulpeter
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
+441618561140

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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