Award

L3 L3 Metal Fabricator and LPS Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician EPA Standards

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2024 at 11:58

Tender

20 Jun 2024 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, UK, has awarded a contract for the provision of End Point Assessment (EPA) services for L3 Metal Fabricator and L3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician apprenticeship standards. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of education and training services, was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £812,500, begins on 24 September 2024 and runs until 23 September 2027, with the potential for a 24-month extension. The awarded supplier, EngEPA Ltd, will deliver assessment design, delivery, governance, quality assurance, comunicacioants continous improvement, and handling appeals and re-sits, with services aimed at Service Personnel of the REME, RM, and Royal Signals across the UK.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth by offering a substantial contract to deliver crucial assessment services. Businesses that specialise in education and training services, particularly those with experience in apprenticeship assessments and familiarity with public sector contracts, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The focus on technical and commercial competencies and social value further underscores the importance of quality and impactful delivery, making it an ideal opportunity for SMEs and larger enterprises aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector education and training domain.

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Notice Title

L3 L3 Metal Fabricator and LPS Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician EPA Standards

Notice Description

The provision of EPAO to L3 Metal Fabricator and L3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician EPA Standards

Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) will be responsible for delivering the following activities in connection with the apprenticeship standard: * Assessment Design and Delivery * Governance, Quality Assurance and Continual Improvement * Communications with Stakeholders * Learner Management * Complaints, Appeals, Re-sits and Re-takes

Options: Two options to extend the contract in 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047174
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038142-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£812,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£812,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£797,375 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
armycomrcl-procure-aap-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGEPA

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