Scope
Reference
A1016
Description
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to tender a contract for the delivery of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) programme. The programme will be a joint delivery between GMP and Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) with Degree Awarding powers.
The contract will seek engagement from providers willing to integrate into our existing student officer training team, based on our GMP training estate.
The expectation would be that GMP will lead all operational learning and assessments in Years 1 & 2 and the successful provider deliver the academic learning and assessments of Years 2 and 3 of the PCDA.
The tender will seek engagement from HEI providers who would consider committing to support and develop our training estate and infrastructure and, who have a proven track record for delivering high quality teaching and learning to student Police officers.
Whilst the contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this contract will be tendered and managed by the Greater Manchester Police.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 June 2025
Engagement process description
A market engagement event for interested parties will be held at Greater Manchester Police premises on Thursday 22nd May 2025. This will include an introduction to the project, a chance to tour the site and the opportunity to ask questions.
Further engagement will take place following that event. This may include the use of a supplier questionnaire, direct engagement with interested parties or any other form of supplier engagement relevant to the contract and requirements.
Expressions of interest, and requests to book a place at the event in May 2025, must be made by contacting Ali Cordrey (GMP Procurement Manager) via email at procurement@gmp.police.uk. Clarifications may also be sought via the same address. Please quote reference A1016 on all correspondence.
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government