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

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Apr 2023 at 10:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) framework call offs for January 2023. This procurement process involved awarding call off contracts for various standards, including Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic L2, Engineering Construction Erector Rigger L3, and Rail and Rail Systems Engineer L5. The tender had a total value of £45,300 and a contract period from March 6, 2023, to June 14, 2023. The procurement method used was selective, with call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender by the Department for Education presents business opportunities for companies specialised in vocational training services across different regions of the United Kingdom, including the North East, West Midlands, London, and others. SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for participation. Businesses with experience in end point assessment provision and related vocational training services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to deliver high-quality standards in the vocational training sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The DfE invited Framework Suppliers to submit Quotations to deliver end point assessment provision across various standards, including: Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic L2 Engineering Construction Erector Rigger L3 Rail and Rail Systems Engineer L5 We are now in a position to award call off contracts for the above standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75914b95-20c0-4fcb-8d85-e3f577343bbe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b08584f8-339d-4351-8517-13afcf579e53
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
£45,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2023 - 14 Jun 2023 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialdelivery.skills@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
1
Supplier Name

OPEN AWARDS

Further Information

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