Award

The Provision of End Point Assessment Services to Service Personnel of The RLC & RN Undertaking The L2 Production Chef, L3 Senior Production Chef and L3 Facilities Management Supervisor Apprenticeship Standards.-CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

09 May 2025 at 12:00

Award Notice
Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 06:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "The Provision of End Point Assessment Services to Service Personnel of The RLC & RN Undertaking The L2 Production Chef, L3 Senior Production Chef and L3 Facilities Management Supervisor Apprenticeship Standards" has been completed by the Ministry of Defence, headquartered at Army Headquarters, Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road, Andover, England. This contract falls under the education and training services category, covering a vast geographical scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, exceeding the threshold, and the tendering took place with a deadline that ended on 19th March 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and will run through to 31st July 2030, with a total value of £1,295,239.73. The award of the contract was announced on 9th May 2025.

This opportunity can significantly bolster business growth for companies specialising in educational and training services, specifically those that can accommodate the requirements for End Point Assessment Services under the specified apprenticeship standards. Businesses well-suited for this contract include SMEs and VCSEs, due to their eligibility per the tender suitability criteria. The requirements encompass assessment design, quality assurance, communication management, and handling apprentice-related processes such as re-sits and appeals, making it ideal for enterprises with strong capabilities in these areas. The contract's wide geographical coverage and extended period provide stable work and open avenues for establishing long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence, thus supporting sustainable business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of End Point Assessment Services to Service Personnel of The RLC & RN Undertaking The L2 Production Chef, L3 Senior Production Chef and L3 Facilities Management Supervisor Apprenticeship Standards.-CF

Notice Description

This contract Award notice is for the provision of a supplier to deliver The Provision of End Point Assessment Services to Service Personnel of The RLC and RN Undertaking The L2 Production Chef, L3 Senior Production Chef and L3 Facilities Management Supervisor Apprenticeship Standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f85f3451-c28b-42f3-91d0-365d811aa83f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8651857e-30e0-4e47-8ed5-275bef74495d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,295,239 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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