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title: "The provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships (PCDA)"
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# The provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships (PCDA)

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14be8ea9-ac11-4dd2-a3fd-1c701c2692b4

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## Summary

Northamptonshire Police is seeking to procure the provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships (PCDA) under the industry category of higher education services (CPV code: 80300000). This open procedure tender has a budget of £3,110,400 and invites suppliers to submit their bids by 28 March 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2029. The procurement is for services to be delivered primarily in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the postal code NN8 6GS. The tender is currently in the tender stage.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for organisations with expertise in higher education services, particularly those capable of delivering degree apprenticeship programmes. Large educational institutions or businesses specialising in police training would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the contract's duration and value, winning this tender could provide sustained business growth and visibility within the public sector. However, it should be noted that the opportunity is not specifically targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

## Notice

The provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships (PCDA)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4107e41-6dd9-4a7e-8a6b-54cec2b1e8f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,110,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 22:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4107e41-6dd9-4a7e-8a6b-54cec2b1e8f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4107e41-6dd9-4a7e-8a6b-54cec2b1e8f5
  14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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