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End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) framework call offs March 2023

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 May 2023 at 17:32

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23 Jun 2021 at 09:30

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23 Jun 2021 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) framework call offs March 2023" tender. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value was £20,150 GBP, and the contract period is from 14th April 2023 to 24th July 2023. The tender covered various standards in vocational training services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations interested in vocational training services. The Department for Education sought suppliers to deliver end point assessment provision in different regions of the UK. Businesses with expertise in vocational training and assessment services would be well-suited to compete and potentially grow their operations through this framework call-off contract.

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Notice Title

End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) framework call offs March 2023

Notice Description

The DfE invited Framework Suppliers to submit Quotations to deliver end point assessment provision across various standards, including: Industrial Coatings Applicator standard - ST0463 We are now in a position to award call off contracts for the above standards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4395cefb-5eef-4f9b-9fb5-d71d6d805c99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f73b9d38-b40c-4930-abaa-61dc9938a511
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£770,150 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2023 - 24 Jul 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Department for Education
Contact Email
commercialdelivery.skills@education.gov.uk, esfaprocurement.help@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+4412345678, 44

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

HIGHFIELD AWARDING BODY FOR COMPLIANCE

OCCUPATIONAL AWARDS

OPEN AWARDS

TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS

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