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title: "Improving independent end-point assessment in apprenticeship standards"
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# Improving independent end-point assessment in apprenticeship standards

Buyer: EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-132d722a-c964-4fa5-aca4-d67a54d0075f

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation has recently awarded a contract titled "Improving independent end-point assessment in apprenticeship standards," with a total value of £705,000. This procurement falls under the vocational training services industry and aims to enhance independent end-point assessments in apprenticeships across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North West, South West, and London. The contract was initiated through an open procurement process, with the contract period commencing on 4th October 2016 and concluding on 31st March 2017. Relevant documents were published on 9th August 2017, following the completion of the tender stage.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses focused on education and training services, particularly those involved in the development of skills for end-point assessors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the nature of the services required. Companies that specialise in training delivery, assessment strategies, or organisational capacity-building within the education sector could particularly benefit from the outcomes of this contract.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to improve independent end-point assessments in apprenticeships. The activity outlined in the ITT was divided in to two strands: Strand 1- activity to support individuals to develop their skills to become independent end-point assessors for apprenticeships. Strand 2 - activity to support leaders/managers to develop capacity within their organisations to deliver independent end-point assessments for apprenticeships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fa9ecc-3300-4176-87ba-9f391d7994cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £705,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £705,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AELP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2017 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fa9ecc-3300-4176-87ba-9f391d7994cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fa9ecc-3300-4176-87ba-9f391d7994cd
  9th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG146056
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et-foundation.co.uk

## Provenance

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