Tender

End Point Assessment Organisation

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)

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Tender

04 Apr 2023 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) is seeking an End Point Assessment Organisation for the Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprenticeship standard provision. The value of the contract is £200,000, with a tender deadline of 4th May 2023. The contract period starts on 23rd June 2023 and ends on 22nd June 2027. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and is open to SMEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations offering system quality assurance assessment and review services, education and training services, training services, specialist training services, and staff training services. Businesses specializing in providing assessment services for apprenticeships in the fire and rescue sector could find this tender particularly suitable due to its focus on the Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprenticeship standard.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

End Point Assessment Organisation

Notice Description

The contract is for an End Point Assessment Organisation for the Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprenticeship standard provision within TWFRS. The purpose is to provide an End Point Assessment for the Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprentices, the provider will offer and be available to support apprentices approaching their End Point Assessment. TWFRS have started to deliver the Level 3 Operational Firefighter apprenticeship standard as an employer-provider. Therefore TWFRS now require an End Point Assessment Organisation to complete the final assessment of apprentices at the end point. This will follow the assessment plan for the apprenticeship standard.

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/63680283-0e3d-41ba-a177-ff75f0e6bf48
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2023 - 22 Jun 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TYNE AND WEAR
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Further Information

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