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NHSE NE&Y End Point Assessment Organisation (Pearson)

NHS ENGLAND

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26 Jan 2026 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS England, centred in Leeds, involves the selection of an End Point Assessment Organisation for apprenticeship programmes across the North East and Yorkshire. The contract, awarded to Pearson Education Limited, falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting niche apprenticeship programmes required by NHS employers. The procurement, which follows a specific method not detailed here, is in the award stage, with the contract duration outlined from 1st March 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £18,400, and the services are to be delivered across the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract period beginning in March 2025, with the tender period having closed by the end of February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in education assessment services, particularly those with experience in accrediting apprenticeship standards. Although the contract targets a large entity, smaller businesses that can provide or partner to deliver such niche assessment services might find opportunities for future collaborations with NHS England. Thus, educational service providers aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts may consider such opportunities valuable for business growth, even though this specific tender does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs directly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSE NE&Y End Point Assessment Organisation (Pearson)

Notice Description

The NHS England, North East & Yorkshire, Education Investments and Commissioning team hold a government (Education, Skills Funding Agency) contract to deliver apprenticeships to NHS employers for niche apprenticeship programmes not available elsewhere. For all apprenticeships, there is an End Point Assessment (EPA) element mandated at the end of training. This must be carried out by an independent organization to assess the apprentice has met all the criteria of the apprenticeship standard and can certify them as complete. To become an End Point Assessment Organization (EPAO), an organization must become registered on the Department for Education's official 'Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4dfee326-8561-42fd-80db-6a2bd6ee4289
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c25223-42ab-445d-a6d5-ad6c38a26d4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARSON EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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