GMP DN Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships (A1016)
July 29, 2026 Director for Safer and Stronger Communities, GM Deputy Mayor, Group Chief Finance Officer (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Director for Safer and Stronger Communities, GM Deputy Mayor, Group Chief Finance Officer approved undertaking a competitive procurement and awarding a contract for Police Constable Degree Apprenticeships on 29/07/2026. The contract will cover student officer intakes over five years, with a two-year extension option.
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Purpose
Procurement legislation requires GMP to award these services through a compliant route to market.
Extensive preliminary market engagement has been conducted in order to understand the capabilities and interest of HEIs in the market. The recommended route provides the greatest flexibility for GMP to identify the provider best able to meet the specific requirements of the Force.
Decision
It is recommended that approval is given to undertake a competitive procurement and subsequently award a contract for the delivery of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship using the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The contract will be for student officer intakes over 5 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years.
This Decision replaces a previous Decision signed in May 2026. This Decision contains an amendment to the % returned to GMP as income as detailed in the Finance Comment.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 29 Jul 2026 |