Planning

EPAO contract for L2 Engineer Operative

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 07:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a public procurement process in the planning stage for the EPAO contract for Level 2 Engineer Operative, focusing on education and training services. The tender is for the provision of end-point assessments and is categorized under the services industry, with a primary delivery location in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the planning phase, with a projected future notice date of 30th April 2026, leading to a contract period from 31st March 2027 to 30th March 2032. The total value of the contract is estimated at £4,095,000, with an expectation to launch the next stages soon.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in educational and training services, to expand their business by engaging with a central government authority. The procurement seeks competitive bids from organisations capable of delivering high-standard training assessments, presenting a lucrative opportunity for companies looking to partner with the Ministry of Defence. Given the sizeable financial commitment and long-term contract period, businesses with experience in similar sectors stand to benefit significantly by developing robust proposals and establishing credentials in government service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPAO contract for L2 Engineer Operative

Notice Description

Provision of end point assessments for Level 2 Engineer Operative

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051280
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021027-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£3,412,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
AAP Commercial/Procure
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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