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Provision of End Point Assessment for RN PTI on the L3 Personal Trainer Standard - UK7

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Apr 2026 at 15:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence recently concluded a procurement process to provide End Point Assessment services for the Royal Navy's Physical Training Instructors undertaking the Level 3 Personal Trainer apprenticeship. This contract falls under the services category, specifically staff training services, and was awarded on 26th March 2026. Located in Portsmouth, UK, the procurement was carried out through a direct method, below-threshold and without competition, underscoring its specialised nature. The successful supplier, NCFE based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, will be responsible for ensuring compliance with government rules by independently assessing apprentices via the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR). The contract spans from 2026 to 2030, with options for extension until 2031, illustrating long-term engagement potential.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the assessment and training services sector, particularly those specialising in apprenticeships and educational services. Given its specific nature, a business with a background in physical and vocational training will find alignment with the contract requirements. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering tailored educational assessments stand to benefit, potentially expanding their portfolio in government contracting. The involvement of NCFE, a large-scale organisation, indicates the contract's substantial scope and the need for businesses with robust operational capabilities and compliance with professional standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of End Point Assessment for RN PTI on the L3 Personal Trainer Standard - UK7

Notice Description

All Apprenticeship Standards require an Apprentice to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) in order to prove they possess the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) of the Apprenticeship they are undertaking. In order to comply with government funding rules, this must be conducted by an independent assessor working on behalf of an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) who is registered on the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR). The Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) currently undertake the L3 Personal Trainer apprenticeship Standard (ST0302) and require to be assessed by an assessor on the APAR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037750-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCFE

Further Information

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