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.

Tender

NIOT - PGTA End Point Assessment Service

SCHOOL-LED DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

16th December 2024 09:52:11 AM

Tender Deadline

10th January 2025 12:00:00 PM 19 days remaining
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-3badf747-79dd-4119-a54a-4d309ed2d0b8

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (below Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

80000000

CPV Division(s)

80 - Education and training services
Awarding Authority

SCHOOL-LED DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

tenders@niot.org.uk

Buyer Phone

07738278558

Buyer Address

Shadsworth Road

BLACKBURN

BB12HT

England

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NIOT - PGTA End Point Assessment Service

SCHOOL-LED DEVELOPMENT TRUST

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