Tender

Provision of EPAO for Digital Standards (ST0120, ST0130, ST0973, ST0757, ST0127)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

27 Aug 2021 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking bids for the "Provision of EPAO for Digital Standards," aimed at delivering end-point assessments for various technical apprenticeships, including Digital Support Technician and Network Engineer roles. This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category, with a total contract value of £5,118,000. The tender is in the open procurement stage, having been published on 27th August 2021, with the deadline for submissions set for 11th October 2021. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 17th November 2021 and will run until 16th November 2024, covering delivery across the United Kingdom and several other regions like Europe and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those focusing on vocational training and assessments. Companies that offer expertise in digital standards or are involved in vocational education and skills training would be particularly well-suited to participate in this competition. Given the substantial contract value, this procurement process could lead to meaningful business growth for qualifying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

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Notice Title

Provision of EPAO for Digital Standards (ST0120, ST0130, ST0973, ST0757, ST0127)

Notice Description

THE PROVISION OF END POINT ASSESSMENT TO SERVICE PERSONNEL OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY, ROYAL ENGINEERS, ROYAL SIGNALS, ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS AND ARMY AIR CORPS UNDERTAKING THE LEVEL 3 DIGITAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (ST0120), LEVEL 3 UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN (ST0130), L3 INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN (ST0973), LEVEL 3 RADIO NETWORK TECHNICIAN (ST0757) AND LEVEL 4 NETWORK ENGINEER (ST0127) APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-990d8154-d339-49fa-bf56-263f12bc9d71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95634ab4-8a31-4709-a1c9-2df995144e43
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,118,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2021 - 16 Nov 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Drew Baker
Contact Email
drew.baker155@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07810 799854

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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