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Combined Business Admin and Senior Healthcare Support Worker EPAO Contract

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 10:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Dec 2025 at 06:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 14:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

10 Jun 2025 at 09:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

14 May 2025 at 08:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Combined Business Admin and Senior Healthcare Support Worker EPAO Contract". This contract, awarded in January 2026, utilises an open procurement method and was focused on the industry category of education and training services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2031. The total contract value is approximately £1,084,358.40 gross and involves delivering end point assessments for apprenticeships to ensure quality assurance and continual improvement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, especially those specialising in apprentice assessment services. Organisations that focus on assessment design, delivery, and management for higher education would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate the potential for SMEs to grow by engaging in public procurements targeting skill development and vocational training. Businesses can leverage these opportunities to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in delivering quality educational services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Combined Business Admin and Senior Healthcare Support Worker EPAO Contract

Notice Description

Once appointed the 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 - Dealing with Complaints, Appeals, Re-Sits and Re-Takes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051285
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002139-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,988,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,988,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£903,632 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£903,632 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Limited

Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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