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End Point Assessments - Conductors

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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10 Jul 2026 at 12:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited is inviting tenders for a contract valued at £344,000 to provide end point assessments for train conductors. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and utilises an open procedure method. The buyer, a public authority central government entity, is based in York, United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement process is the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 10th August 2026. The services required are specifically for Level 2 Conductor End Point Assessments, with the contract scheduled to commence on 17th January 2027 and continue until 16th January 2029, with potential renewal options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those experienced in conducting assessments and certifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit greatly from this contract due to the openness of the procedure and the invitation to a competitive tender process that values both price and quality. Companies with a robust framework for delivering high-quality training assessments, particularly within the transport or railway sectors, will find this opportunity attractive. The contract may also be novated or assigned to other train operating companies, providing further potential for strategic partnerships and business expansion within the rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

End Point Assessments - Conductors

Notice Description

Northern Trains Limited, is a Train Operating Company (TOC) that operates passenger rail services in the North of England. Northern Trains Limited is publishing this notice to establish a contract with a single supplier for the supply of end point assessments for train conductors. Northern Trains Limited is acting as Main Provider to deliver education and training for Level 2 Conductor EPAs. NTL is on the Department for Education's Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR) under UKPRN 10085493. Northern's Training Academy, as main training provider, require the services of an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO), who will carry out registration, all parts of the assessment and the certification for the Level 2 Passenger Transport Operatives. The nature of the arrangement is that the services will be supplied under a NTL standard services agreement. Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of Train Operating Companies includes all and any of those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body. The list of current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts. Novation or Assignment The framework agreement may be novated or assigned by Northern Trains Limited to Train Operating Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or any successor parent company to a Train Operating Company, following a corporate restructuring or similar circumstance. Other Information Northern Trains Limited expressly reserves the right: not to award any suppliers the contract referred to in this notice; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta Esourcing at: www.delta-esourcing.com To respond to this opportunity, please click here: www.delta-esourcing.com Contract reference 1049577008 Access code A38U5S93KT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c89a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065193-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£344,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£344,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2027 - 16 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

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