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title: "Vocational Qualification Awarding Body"
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# Vocational Qualification Awarding Body

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6af8f87e-7452-41a0-9aa5-327ebe34950b

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## Summary

Leicestershire Police has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Vocational Qualification Awarding Body," classified under Education and training services (CPV 80000000). The tender targeted at providing qualifications related to emergency services, with a focus on Leadership, Management, Teaching, Learning, and Assessment, was secured through a direct single tender action, reflecting its urgency. The contract, valued at £64,000, commenced on 1 November 2024 and will run until 31 October 2029, with provisions for annual extensions up to four years in total. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract awarded to Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards, an SME based in Sheffield (S9 1BY). The procurement process was finalised on 18 September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training sector, especially those specialising in vocational qualifications and emergency services training. Such businesses can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their expertise in specialised training fields. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to pursue similar procurement opportunities given the nature of the contract and the specifics of the procurement method that tend to favour smaller, specialised organisations. Additionally, the contract’s long duration provides a stable revenue stream, further facilitating long-term business growth and stability.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. A Contract has been awarded for one year with an option to extend for a further 4 years. SFJ are an awarding body who provide qualifications specifically relating to emergency services, covering Leadership and Management and Teaching, Learning and Assessment. Additional information: This purchase has been procured by a single tender action due to the limited timescales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc8724d-42b7-4772-b8da-87ee732260a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKILLS FOR JUSTICE (SFJ) AWARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc8724d-42b7-4772-b8da-87ee732260a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc8724d-42b7-4772-b8da-87ee732260a9
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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