Tender

NIOT - PGTA End Point Assessment Service

SCHOOL-LED DEVELOPMENT TRUST

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16 Dec 2024 at 09:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The School-Led Development Trust is inviting tenders for the "NIOT - PGTA End Point Assessment Service" in the education and training services category. The contract is located in England, with a tender stage currently active. The procurement process uses an open procedure and involves services valued at £213,000. Interested bidders must submit clarification questions by 4pm on 3rd January 2025 and final submissions by 12pm on 10th January 2025. The contract period will run from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year to 31st January 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in education and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable candidates. The contract requires highly experienced individuals to conduct end point assessment services, making it an excellent fit for businesses with a strong background in educational assessments. The successful bidder will have the chance to partner with a reputable organisation, potentially securing an extended contract and establishing a notable presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NIOT - PGTA End Point Assessment Service

Notice Description

The NIoT are looking appoint an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) to deliver End Point Assessment Services (EPAS) for Apprentices. The initial contract duration will be for two (2) years from 1 Feb 2025 to - 31 Jan 2027, with the option to extend further for a single year thereafter, at the discretion of the NIoT to 31 Jan 2028. The EPAO shall provide highly experienced individuals to carry out end point assessment services (EPAS) drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds, with the necessary qualifications and experience as outlined in Appendix A - Specification of Requirements for EPAS. The deadline for bidders to submit any clarification questions in writing is 4pm on Friday 3rd January 2025. Clarification questions should be sent to tenders@niot.org.uk. The deadline for submission will be 12pm (midday) on Friday 10th January 2025. Submissions should be sent to tenders@niot.org.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3badf747-79dd-4119-a54a-4d309ed2d0b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d042f035-bea3-45b8-a768-97e528d61ccf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£213,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCHOOL-LED DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 2HT
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
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
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn South East
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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