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Federation of Awarding Bodies training to support End Point Assessment Organisations (con_30885)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for developing training to support End Point Assessment Organisations. The contract, awarded to the Federation of Awarding Bodies, focuses on education and training services under the "Federation of Awarding Bodies training to support End Point Assessment Organisations (con_30885)" title. This procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 30th September 2025 and runs until 30th September 2026, with a gross value of £12,000. The process has reached the award stage, with relevant documentation published on 17th March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector to engage in the development of valuable apprenticeship resources. Its focus on supporting Apprenticeship Awarding Organisations makes it ideal for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, training program development, or related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in education and professional training services will find this contract particularly attractive due to its focus and scale, and the participation of the Federation of Awarding Bodies underscores the significance of the project in supporting educational excellence. The procurement process, having taken place without competition, suggests potential future opportunities for businesses to align themselves for similar partnerships.

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Notice Title

Federation of Awarding Bodies training to support End Point Assessment Organisations (con_30885)

Notice Description

Contract with the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) to develop training to support Apprenticeship Awarding Organisations (AAOs).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024210-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEDERATION OF AWARDING BODIES

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