Award

LCC - End Point Assessments

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jul 2022 at 14:06

Award Notice
Tender

29 Mar 2022 at 08:51

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Mar 2022 at 15:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lincolnshire County Council seeking an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) to conduct End Point Assessments for apprentices. The tender, titled "LCC - End Point Assessments", falls under the education and training services sector. The contract commenced on 1st September 2022 and is set to end on 31st August 2025, with an option for a one-year extension, potentially concluding by 31st August 2026. Interested parties could submit their bids until 14th April 2022. The total value of the contract is £253,560.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those with expertise in apprenticeship assessment services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver consistent, high-quality assessments and offer additional online resources for apprentices are well-suited to compete. The phased nature of the assessments, staggered throughout the year for four different apprenticeship schemes, allows suppliers to plan resources effectively and build long-term client relationships with Lincolnshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC - End Point Assessments

Notice Description

An End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) is required to complete the End Point Assessment (EPA) of each Apprentice so that all Apprentices following the same standard are assessed consistently. Lincolnshire County Council are looking for an EPAO who can support the apprentices to complete their EPA's and offer additional, online resources to support their progression. EPA's are required for four Apprenticeship Schemes which range from 12 to 30 months, therefore assessments will be staggered throughout the year. The Contract shall run for a period of three [3] years commencing 01/09/2022, ending 31/08/2025. There will be an option for the Council to extend the Contract by one [1] additional period of one [1] year. The ultimate date of conclusion will be no later than the 31/08/2026, if the Contract is extended by the additional option. Additional information: Please be advised that this opportunity can be accessed through Pro Contract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10972090-eb00-43dd-99d1-868e2f8a54a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/551d9020-d866-44fa-b251-548254831bdd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£253,560 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,270 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY & GUILDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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