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Apprenticeship End Point Assessment

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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19 Jan 2026 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Apprenticeship End Point Assessment," was conducted by the University of the West of England and falls under the services category within the adult and other education services sector. Located in Bristol, UK, this procurement was concluded with the legal framework established by the 2023/54 UKPGA. The process followed a direct procurement method without competition below the threshold. This procurement is in the "Award" stage as of late 2025, with contracts already signed, and it is complete. The delivery of services took place between 9th and 10th December 2025, with the contract notice published on the 19th of January 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those focusing on apprenticeship assessments. It provides a platform for businesses capable of delivering similar educational assessments or complementary services to strengthen their portfolio within the education sector. The procurement favours businesses adept at fulfilling direct contracts, particularly those experienced in adult and educational training services, representing a valuable opportunity for growth. Large-scale enterprises, like the awarded supplier ADVANCE HE, are well-suited for competitive engagement in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship End Point Assessment

Notice Description

Apprenticeship End Point Assessment (EPA)AHE EPA Service, L7 Academic Professional Apprenticeship: EPA's and L7 Academic Professional Apprenticeship for resits

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06087e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004260-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,124 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCE HE

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