Award

Provision of EPA for the Level 2 Aviation Customer Services Operative (ST0907), Level 2 Aviation Ground Handler (ST0908), Level 3 Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator (ST1007), Level 3 Aviation Ground Specialist (ST0038) and the Level 3 Aviation Movement Specialist (ST0954) Apprenticeship Standard

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2025 at 11:04

Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 10:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract for the provision of End Point Assessments (EPA) for various Apprenticeship Standards, including Level 2 Aviation Customer Services Operative and Level 3 Aviation Ground Specialist, among others. Classified under the CPV code for education and training services, this procurement process falls under the 'award' stage with the contract active as of 20 May 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, with the contract valued at £599,258.9 set to run from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2030. This tender opportunity spans multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and other international regions.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for organisations specialising in educational services within the aviation industry. Companies with capabilities in delivering training and assessment services would find this contract particularly appealing. Furthermore, the procurement process is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging a diverse range of businesses to participate. As the contract is set to cover several geographic locations, businesses with a strong international presence or those looking to expand globally will benefit from engaging with this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of EPA for the Level 2 Aviation Customer Services Operative (ST0907), Level 2 Aviation Ground Handler (ST0908), Level 3 Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator (ST1007), Level 3 Aviation Ground Specialist (ST0038) and the Level 3 Aviation Movement Specialist (ST0954) Apprenticeship Standard

Notice Description

Provision of EPA for the Level 2 Aviation Customer Services Operative (ST0907), Level 2 Aviation Ground Handler (ST0908), Level 3 Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator (ST1007), Level 3 Aviation Ground Specialist (ST0038) and the Level 3 Aviation Movement Specialist (ST0954) Apprenticeship Standards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac73e95f-416f-497b-ac85-0ce6d87be933
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91804bac-cdeb-4e08-8745-9b8ddcf2f74b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£599,258 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Adrian Bryczkowski
Contact Email
adrian.bryczkowski100@mod.gov.uk, armycomrcl-procure-aap-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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