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The Delivery of End Point Assessments (EPA) for the Army Level 4 Intelligence Analyst (ST0516), Level 4 Data Analyst (ST0118) and the Level 3 Data Technician (ST0795)

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 07:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Mar 2026 at 13:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 11:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 13:20

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

08 Aug 2025 at 10:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

07 Aug 2025 at 10:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

14 May 2025 at 09:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the delivery of End Point Assessments (EPA) for various apprenticeship standards in the British Army. The contract involves the assessment of Level 4 Intelligence Analyst, Level 4 Data Analyst, and Level 3 Data Technician frameworks. The procurement process, categorized under education and training services, was carried out using the open procedure method. The contract, valued at approximately £1.54 million, has a period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031. The procurement process has progressed from planning to tender to awarding stages, with Explosive Learning Solutions being the contracted supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational assessments, particularly those registered as End Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs) with the Department for Education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing educational assessments and providing governance, quality assurance, and communication with military stakeholders are well-suited to participate in future opportunities. Such contracts are beneficial for suppliers aiming to expand their services in the defence sector and contribute to skilled workforce development in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Delivery of End Point Assessments (EPA) for the Army Level 4 Intelligence Analyst (ST0516), Level 4 Data Analyst (ST0118) and the Level 3 Data Technician (ST0795)

Notice Description

The contracted EPAO will deliver EPA for the Level 4 Intelligence Analyst (ST0516) and the Level 4 Data Analyst (ST0118) to the British Army's Intelligence Corps, the Level 3 Data Technician (ST0795) to the Royal Corps of Signals, in accordance with current DfE regulations and in line with the EQAP's regulations. 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 All Stakeholders. - Learner Management - Managing Complaints, Appeals, Re-Sits and Re-Takes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051296
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030641-2026
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
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,530,605 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,530,605 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 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

Explosive Learning Solutions Limited

Explosive learning Solutions

Further Information

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