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NHSE NE&Y End Point Assessment Organisation (Pearson) 26-27

NHS ENGLAND

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07 Apr 2026 at 12:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NHSE NE&Y End Point Assessment Organisation (Pearson) 26-27" has been completed, with NHS England acting as the buying organisation. This contract aims to assess apprentices for NHS employers in the North East and Yorkshire region using education and training services, classified under CPV code 80000000. The contract, valued at £3,400, covers services within the United Kingdom, specifically the LS1 4AP postal area in Leeds. The procurement process followed a specific method indicated as "Other". Key dates include the award date of 3rd April 2026, with the contract running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The opportunity is now in the "Award" stage, with Pearson Education Limited selected as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for organisations specialising in education and training services, particularly those skilled in delivering apprenticeship assessments. While the procurement process is now closed, similar opportunities may arise, allowing businesses that can meet niche apprenticeship programme requirements and achieve registration on the 'Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register' to compete effectively in future tenders. Entities with expertise in delivering educational evaluations and assessments would be well-suited for such contracts, particularly if they can cater to sectors that require independent verification of apprenticeship completion standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSE NE&Y End Point Assessment Organisation (Pearson) 26-27

Notice Description

The NHS England, North East & Yorkshire, Education Investments and Commissioning team hold a government (Education, Skills Funding Agency) contract to deliver apprenticeships to NHS employers for niche apprenticeship programmes not available elsewhere. For all apprenticeships, there is an End Point Assessment (EPA) element mandated at the end of training. This must be carried out by an independent organization to assess the apprentice has met all the criteria of the apprenticeship standard and can certify them as complete. To become an End Point Assessment Organization (EPAO), an organization must become registered on the Department for Education's official 'Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de64a5e6-2ba9-4d82-9595-418054a1c393
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc267567-adbe-4917-a966-d2af53ed78e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£3,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARSON EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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