Award

End Point Assessment for Level 3 Operational Fire-fighter Apprenticeship

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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Award

26 Feb 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service, located in Birmingham, has completed the award stage of the procurement process for providing End Point Assessment services related to the Level 3 Operational Fire-fighter Apprenticeship. This tender was awarded to Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service through a direct award via the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework. The contract, valued at £640,000, covers education and training services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the service will commence on 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. The award was officially published on 26 February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations specialising in educational and training services for emergency services personnel. The framework agreement facilitates streamlined collaboration, and the ongoing apprenticeship initiatives may lead to future tenders in similar domains. Companies with established experience in public sector training or those seeking to expand their footprint in working with fire and rescue services will find this project particularly advantageous. Such organisations should consider nurturing relationships with relevant fire services and demonstrating capacity to deliver specialised training solutions effectively.

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Notice Title

End Point Assessment for Level 3 Operational Fire-fighter Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Award of End Point Assessment for Level 3 Operational Fire-fighter Apprenticeship to Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service. Direct award through the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework - 1086. 3 year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8e40246-5c4a-4fb9-bee1-65d555c3905c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced22e2e-bf82-47ce-9406-b6770c7c5a22
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
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
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNWALL FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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