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End Point Assessment Services for Apprenticeship Standards (NCFE)

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 12:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by The North Yorkshire Council involves the provision of End Point Assessment Services for Apprenticeship Standards, primarily targeting Adult Care and Leadership standards. The contract with NCFE is for services delivered primarily online and occasionally hybrid or face-to-face, catering to council-employed apprentices within North Yorkshire. Initiated as a tender, the procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract's status now active, commencing on 1st August 2026 and scheduled to conclude by 31st July 2028, with the possibility of a 24-month extension up to 1st August 2030. This project falls within the services category, utilising a below-threshold procurement process. The gross contract value is £72,000, and the main geographic focus is within the UKE22 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education services, focusing on those capable of delivering comprehensive end-point assessments for apprenticeship standards. Companies with experience in online, hybrid, or face-to-face educational services would be well-positioned to compete successfully, particularly large-scale organisations familiar with servicing public sector contracts. The procurement method suggests opportunities for small to medium enterprises which can compete effectively below the main procurement threshold. There is potential for growth in partnerships or collaborations with public authorities, enhancing their portfolio and gaining insights from extended service delivery in a public-sector context. NCFE, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies readiness with its large-scale capabilities and VCSE status, setting a benchmark for interested competitors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

End Point Assessment Services for Apprenticeship Standards (NCFE)

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of End Point Assessment (EPA) services to North Yorkshire Council by NCFE. The contract covers the administration, delivery, assessment, grading, feedback and certification of End Point Assessments for approved apprenticeship standards, including Adult Care and Leadership standards. Services are delivered primarily online, with face to face or hybrid delivery where required, for council-employed apprentices based in North Yorkshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066538
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020836-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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