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title: "Invitation to tender for an Apprentice e-Portfolio System"
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# Invitation to tender for an Apprentice e-Portfolio System

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e71ab877-8584-401e-85e4-e6a7e1478be6

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process for an "Invitation to tender for an Apprentice e-Portfolio System." This project falls under the software and information systems industry category, and the contract was valued at £60,000. The procurement method employed was a selective process, and the tender period concluded on 10 September 2021. The contract launch took place on 29 November 2021, with an active award given on 28 November 2021, and the services are set to run until 29 November 2023. The contract will be delivered in Salford, England, at GMCA's fire and rescue service headquarters.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and educational technology solutions, particularly those with experience in creating cloud-based platforms tailored for apprenticeship frameworks. Companies focused on delivering user-friendly and structured digital systems could thrive in this competitive landscape. As the GMCA continues to expand its apprenticeship programmes, potential suppliers may also consider innovative enhancements to integrate with existing systems, paving the way for sustained growth in this sector.

## Notice

The GMCA are looking for a supplier to develop an Apprenticeship ePortfolio to provide a cohesive cloud-based platform that will allow the delivery of apprenticeships within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The platform is required to provide a structured way of delivering tasks to apprentices, based on the apprenticeship framework, and allow audit by managers, Internal Quality Assurers (IQA), External Quality Assurers (EQA), and End Point Assessment Organisations (EPAO). Greater Manchester Combined Authority became an apprenticeship employer-provider in May 2017. Since January 2018, all new firefighter recruits have been undertaking the Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship Standard. The Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship typically takes between 24-30 months to complete, commencing on the Apprentice's first day of Initial Training. Further development then continues on station with the support of their line manager, Watch Manager, Station Manager and further training and development is provided by the Operational Training team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c83a1f7-46d5-4f9a-9923-0cf654fcff35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,212 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MWS TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2022 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c83a1f7-46d5-4f9a-9923-0cf654fcff35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c83a1f7-46d5-4f9a-9923-0cf654fcff35
  17th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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