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21-T03 - Apprenticeship End Point Assessments for Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Worker and Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

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09 Mar 2021 at 11:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service is seeking a supplier for the provision of End Point Assessments for two apprenticeship levels: Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Worker and Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 24th March 2021. The contract is anticipated to start on 1st April 2021, lasting for two years, with the possibility of extending for an additional two 12-month periods. This opportunity falls under the vocational training services category and will primarily take place in locations including Chelmsford, Newmarket, Norwich, and Welwyn Garden City.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in vocational training and assessment services, particularly those qualified to deliver apprenticeship End Point Assessments. Suppliers must be registered on the Register of End Point Assessment Organisations (RoEPAOs) to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the process is designed to foster participation from diverse providers in the training services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

21-T03 - Apprenticeship End Point Assessments for Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Worker and Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHs Trust deliver two Apprenticeship Standards. Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Worker (ASW); and; Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP). End Point Assessments will be required at our current training centres located in Chelmsford, Newmarket, Norwich and Welwyn Garden City. These locations may be subject to change during the life of the contract. Due to the administration, resource and costs associated with planning and organising End Point Assessments, the Authority require one supplier to provide both levels of apprenticeship EPA for all apprentices who reach Gateway. The Supplier must be on the Register of End Point Assessment Organisations (RoEPAOs) to deliver both apprenticeship levels specified. The duration of this contract will be two (2) years with the Authority having the option to extend by up to a further two (2) periods of twelve (12) months. The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2021. Additional information: Access to the opportunity is via the e-Tendering Portal - Bravo Solution ONLY. Please follow the link shown and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-475fe0d6-825b-4fde-833a-1267b22169b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb67cdc4-0eb1-4a3e-be1f-77581e1557f8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational 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
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 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
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 0RG
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Goldington
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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