Planning

Soft Test - Supply of an End Point Assessment (EPA) system for apprenticeships

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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Planning

14 Mar 2023 at 16:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby, a large provider of apprenticeships, is seeking a supplier for an End Point Assessment (EPA) system for apprenticeships. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for April 17, 2023. The University aims to implement the new system by early 2024 in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of Derby presents opportunities for software companies specializing in software packages and information systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. The University is specifically looking for a system that can efficiently manage end point assessments, compliance requirements, security, and integration with existing apprentice systems.

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Notice Title

Soft Test - Supply of an End Point Assessment (EPA) system for apprenticeships

Notice Description

The University of Derby is a large provider of apprenticeships from levels 2 - level 7. Apprenticeships are offered in a wide variety of sectors on a wide variety of Standards. The University has run apprenticeship programmes since 2014 and over that time implemented a range of systems in order to onboard, track and see the successful achievement of apprenticeships. Sometimes these systems have been prescribed by professional bodies we work with. The University is both a provider and an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) for its apprentice programmes. As the University is seeking to develop and further grow its apprenticeship programmes, with the compliance requirements from external bodies (such as ESFA), it is undertaking an exercise to explore what EPA systems are available to help the University manage all aspects of their end point assessments with rigour and efficiency, and be of benefit to the University to support this growth. Initially, the University would like to hear from providers of EPA systems about their offering to explore how it could be of benefit to the University. Respondents may then be invited to a separate, open dialogue workshop session to present and discuss their proposal to the University at a time/date to be advised. The University currently has a number of systems to support its apprenticeship provision. The University wants to know how the system: * records evidence and manages resources * demonstrate compliance with the latest version of funding rules * ensure that there is security in any audit that the University may undergo * enable the University to provide evidence for Ofsted inspections * integrates with other existing apprentice systems The system is required to be implemented and fully mobilised including all training by early 2024. The University has identified the following requirements for the EPA: Ability to display timescales required for completing EPA - showing when the EPA needs to be started, the Gateway, milestones and criteria Ability to manage appointments as part of the EPA process - send appointments, understand who has accepted or responded. Ability to share information effectively with independent external EPA assessor and show milestones and record progress to EPA Ability to hold and manage gateway processes and documentation onwards to end point assessment. Ability to allow preparation of guidance materials for Apprentices and Employers at the beginning of the programme Ability to record results (outcomes) for each apprentice - result (EPA award), EPA Milestone and date of achievement Ability for apprentices to submit answers to the EPA assessment questions Ability to support users to meet the standards for EPAO and display the timescales required for completing the EPA. Ability to identify where apprentices are after end point assessment - Identification of apprentices ready for gateway. Please provide indicative costings in support your proposal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed988427-1ac6-4398-b7b3-2ab2c05d86c2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3LB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

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