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title: "Provision of PCDA"
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# Provision of PCDA

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-852af61d-0ad5-43a6-9e1a-2a6c8803a328

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## Summary

Leicestershire Constabulary is seeking to establish a single provider contract for the provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships (PCDA). The procurement process is currently in the 'Tender' stage and follows an open procedure. The tender was published on 28th November 2024 with a submission deadline set for 15th January 2025 at 12:00 PM. This procurement is classified under the Education and Training Services category, specifically targeting higher education and adult education at university level. The project will commence on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 31st August 2029. The procurement is open to suppliers from the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those in the education and training sector, to expand their services to include Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability considerations outlined by the contracting authority. Businesses equipped to deliver higher education services and certified in adult education will find this project aligns well with their capabilities, offering a steady contract that spans almost four years.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a single provider Contract for the provision of Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships (PCDA). Additional information: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home Keyword Search - i.e. PCDA Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f731c0-8257-4941-a2ed-81a6c44d20b6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | LEICESTERSHIRE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f731c0-8257-4941-a2ed-81a6c44d20b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f731c0-8257-4941-a2ed-81a6c44d20b6
  28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/leicspolice/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.police.uk
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

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