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End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) framework call offs September 2022

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 Sep 2022 at 13:51

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22 Sep 2022 at 09:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently concluded a procurement process for the End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) framework call-offs under the vocational training services category. The call-off contracts cover standards like Boatbuilder and Regulatory Affairs Specialist. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-offs from a framework agreement. The contract period starts from 6th September 2022 and ends on 23rd December 2022, with a total contract value of £104,350.

This tender by the Department for Education presents business growth opportunities for organisations providing vocational training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete for these call-off contracts. The procurement process targeted a diverse range of standards, including Marine engineer and Agriculture or horticulture professional adviser, creating avenues for businesses to expand their reach and impact in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) framework call offs September 2022

Notice Description

The DfE invited Framework Suppliers to submit Quotations to deliver end point assessment provision across various standards, including: Boatbuilder Marine engineer Marina and boatyard operative Agriculture or horticulture professional adviser Junior energy manager Regulatory Affairs Specialist We are now in a position to award call off contracts for the above standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896e0d2c-ddb3-4b7d-ad87-505de3c48f71
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£30,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,350 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2022 - 23 Dec 2022 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

OCCUPATIONAL AWARDS

OPEN AWARDS

Further Information

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