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Emergency Services Contact Handler Apprenticeships - End Point Assessments

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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08 Sep 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Emergency Services Contact Handler Apprenticeships - End Point Assessments" was conducted by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. This contract, classified under the vocational training services category (CPV: 80530000), focuses on assessing approximately 130 emergency services contact handler apprenticeships. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, the tender followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework. The contract, with a value of £124,800 GBP, commenced on 1 August 2025 and is set to conclude by 31 July 2027. The procurement stage was completed with the award made to SFJ Awards on 27 August 2025.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training services, particularly those experienced in apprenticeship assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) along with voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for such procurement processes due to the suitability criteria specified. The contract offers a substantial engagement period of two years, presenting a robust business growth opportunity for organisations capable of delivering high-quality assessments within the specified framework.

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Notice Title

Emergency Services Contact Handler Apprenticeships - End Point Assessments

Notice Description

End Point Assessments for approx. 130 x emergency services contact handler apprenticeships on behalf of West Yorkshire Police. This is a call-off contract from the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework (Ref 1086).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d400bb7b-488a-48fa-93ec-a0e0e7e82cce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24221ed1-71cf-4cd7-83c8-228bdadcd3f1
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
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
£124,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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 YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
yb.procurement@westyorkshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SFJ AWARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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