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title: "GMCA 205 For the Provision of Level 3 Operational Firefighter End Point Assessments"
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# GMCA 205 For the Provision of Level 3 Operational Firefighter End Point Assessments

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca6c6ab0-44af-40e2-add7-1963d6fb52c7

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking bids for the provision of Level 3 Operational Firefighter End Point Assessments. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active and is open for submissions until 12th December 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £500,000, with a minimum value of £260,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2020 and will run until 28th February 2023, with assessments anticipated approximately every 3-4 months, starting from March 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in education and training services, particularly those experienced in developing assessment programmes for apprentices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender notes a suitability for such enterprises. Companies well-versed in delivering high-quality assessment services, especially in the fire and rescue sector, will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are seeking offers from suitably qualified/certified providers to deliver the End Point Assessments for our Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprentices. We currently have 164 Apprentices on the Level 3 Operational Firefighter Standard, with an additional 36 Apprentices due to start in May 2020. End Point Assessments are due approximately every 3-4 months for the next 3 years from March 2021. Numbers of apprentices may fluctuate with our recruitment requirements and apprentice retention, once future recruitment plans and apprentice numbers are known GMCA will liaise with the successful provider to plan future EPA dates. our Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprentices. Additional information: Please note that tender documents can be accessed via The Chest e-procurement portal:- http://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff18ab9c-eee4-45a6-8f38-c52d888ba171 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 8US |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2019 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff18ab9c-eee4-45a6-8f38-c52d888ba171
- 7 Nov 2019 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32f262de-1527-4752-9817-aaac0f01c215

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff18ab9c-eee4-45a6-8f38-c52d888ba171
  7th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32f262de-1527-4752-9817-aaac0f01c215
  7th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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