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Nursing Apprenticeship EPAO - Innovate

SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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01 Oct 2020 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Solent University is seeking to procure services related to the Nursing Apprenticeship End Point Assessment (EPAO) under the title "Nursing Apprenticeship EPAO - Innovate." This tender falls under the education and training services category and is located in the South East of England. The procurement was conducted as a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract period starting on 20th May 2020 and ending on 19th May 2023. The tender period concluded on 11th March 2020, and the contract has been awarded to INNOVATE AWARDING LTD as of 7th May 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those involved in apprenticeship programmes or assessment services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the contract value is estimated to be around £400,000 based on initial apprentice recruitment numbers, subject to variability. Engaging in similar contracts could help these businesses expand their market presence and contribute to developing the workforce in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Nursing Apprenticeship EPAO - Innovate

Notice Description

End Point Assessment for Nursing related Apprenticeships. This contract has been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca38dfdd-8e9a-4275-a27c-5825384227a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 May 2020 - 19 May 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Inez Scudder
Contact Email
inez.scudder@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
023 8201 3604

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE AWARDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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