Planning

End Point Assessments

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Feb 2022 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "End Point Assessments" is being conducted by Lincolnshire County Council, focusing on education and training services. This tender, which is in the planning stage, involves engaging an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) to ensure consistent assessment for all apprentices. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2022 and will span three years, with an option to extend for an additional year, potentially concluding by 31st August 2026. Interested parties should note the future notice date of 20th March 2022 for the upcoming Invitation to Tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in apprentice assessment and evaluation. Companies that focus on End Point Assessment services, training delivery, or have experience working with local authorities are well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for contract renewal further enhances the opportunity for sustained business growth in the education sector with Lincolnshire County Council.

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Notice Title

End Point Assessments

Notice Description

An End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) is required to complete the End Point Assessment (EPA) of each Apprentice so that all Apprentices following the same standard are assessed consistently. Lincolnshire County Council are seeking pre-market engagement relating to the service required at this stage, the Invitation to Tender will be issued at a later date.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) is required to complete the End Point Assessment (EPA) of each Apprentice so that all Apprentices following the same standard are assessed consistently. Lincolnshire County Council are seeking pre-market engagement relating to the service required at this stage, the Invitation to Tender will be issued at a later date.

Renewal: The Initial Contract Period is three years with an option to extend for one additional year for a maximum contract length of four years. The Contract will commence 1st September 2022 and will expire 31st August 2025. The extension option, if taken, will conclude 31st August 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0312bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003107-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Emma Bollard
Contact Email
emma.bollard@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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