Scope
Reference
A1225
Description
The force (GMP) currently has an E-Portfolio Learning platform(s)
GMP requires solutions that will fit the below apprenticeship scheme and also solutions that are far simpler, to accommodate other lots. However, the force reserves the right to award all 3 lots to a single provider or divide the lots.
GMP operates an internal apprenticeship scheme, where both on the job and off the job training is delivered by the Force.
GMP need to comply with the Individual Learner Requirement (ILR) re-porting regime of ESFA and the inspection regime of the Office of Standards in Education OFSTED.
Total value (estimated)
- £450,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 January 2026 to 20 January 2029
- Possible extension to 20 January 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The option to extend up to further 2 years on an annual basis.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
There is the option to roll out E-Prtfolio sotfware to other business areas
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80420000 - E-learning services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Lot 1. Lot 1 - AVA Team
Description
Lot 1 - AVA Team
Please note that the total value of the contract has been divided by 3, as we cannot extract the values for each and will be dependent on too many variables
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Apprenticeships
Description
Lot 2 - Apprenticeships
Please note that the total value of the contract has been divided by 3, as we cannot extract the values for each and will be dependent on too many variables
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Student Officer & PIP 2 Portfolio's
Description
Lot 3 - Student Officer & PIP 2 Portfolio's
Please note that the total value of the contract has been divided by 3, as we cannot extract the values for each and will be dependent on too many variables
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - AVA Team
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Apprenticeships
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Student Officer & PIP 2 Portfolio's
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Costs | Cost | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Technical specifications to be met
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=5d87282e-14aa-4ed6-8770-bbf21ee725f1
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders
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