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End Point Assessments for Apprentices

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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17 Feb 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "End Point Assessments for Apprentices" was conducted by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, a regional or local authority based in Bootle, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under the industry of training programme services, has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 17 February 2026. The process involved a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, by leveraging the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework reference 1086. The project, aimed at providing services across the UKD7 region, carries a procurement rationale indicating it falls outside the scope of application of a specific directive.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing training programme services, especially those capable of delivering end point assessments for apprenticeships. SFJ AWARDS LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Bristol, was awarded the contract, underscoring the need for experienced and well-established entities in the sector. Businesses that specialise in vocational assessments and training with capacity to service regional frameworks can leverage similar opportunities to expand their reach and secure contracts within public order and safety domains. The framework allows for a potential extension of three plus two years, offering further prospects for longitudinal business growth.

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Notice Title

End Point Assessments for Apprentices

Notice Description

Call off from YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework ref 1086

Lot Information

Lot 1

End Point Assessment for Apprenticeships

Options: 3+2 years option to extend

Procurement Information

Call off from YPO framework reference 1086 for Apprentices and Associated Training Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06566d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014474-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Daniel Hirons
Contact Email
danielhirons@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SFJ AWARDS

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