Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police · Awarded contract
Awarded

Delivery of Police Training and Academic Services for Greater Manchester Police

Awarded 25 Apr 2021

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Awarded25 Apr 2021
Value£64,200,000.00
SupplierUniversity of Salford
AgencyGreater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police
RegionNorth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 1y 6mo7y term, 79% elapsed
Awarded 25 Apr 2021Expires 24 Apr 2028

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Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police awarded a contract to the University of Salford for the delivery of police training and associated academic and support services, including initial police training defined by the College of Policing PEQF curriculum, such as the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) leading to a Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice.

The contract also includes a part-time option for these programmes and various academic and training-related services to support the ongoing professionalisation of police training across the wider Force.

The service was procured under the light touch regime set out in regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a competitive procedure akin to the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation.

The contract value is £64,200,000.

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