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title: "PROVISION OF END POINT ASSESSMENT SERVICES TO SERVICE PERSONNEL OF THE RLC, RA, RE, R SIGNALS, REME AND RAF UNDERTAKING THE L2 SUPPLY CHAIN WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE, L2 LGV DRIVER AND L2 EXPRESS DELIVERY OPERATIVE APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS"
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# PROVISION OF END POINT ASSESSMENT SERVICES TO SERVICE PERSONNEL OF THE RLC, RA, RE, R SIGNALS, REME AND RAF UNDERTAKING THE L2 SUPPLY CHAIN WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE, L2 LGV DRIVER AND L2 EXPRESS DELIVERY OPERATIVE APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1729f343-1543-4217-890a-16773f2a68be

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of End Point Assessment Services to service personnel of the Royal Logistic Corps, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Royal Signals, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and Royal Air Force. The service pertains to apprenticeship standards for Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative, Level 2 LGV Driver, and Level 2 Express Delivery Operative. The contract, valued at GBP 5,406,388, has been awarded to Explosive Learning Solutions Ltd. The contract period starts on 3rd February 2025 and ends on 2nd February 2030, covering various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, having moved from the tender stage to the award stage as of 15th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, especially those capable of delivering robust assessment and apprenticeship programs. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the Ministry of Defence's emphasis on suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses excelling in assessment design, governance, quality assurance, learner management, and stakeholder communications will find this contract highly beneficial for growth, allowing them to diversify their portfolio and increase their engagement with government projects.

## Notice

Contract Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f38001e8-f0da-4a61-beee-9943efd83f26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,406,388 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,406,388 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f38001e8-f0da-4a61-beee-9943efd83f26
- 20 May 2024 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a156f1-2e0a-4a1d-ae13-a49e9fb23287
- 17 May 2024 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a156f1-2e0a-4a1d-ae13-a49e9fb23287

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f38001e8-f0da-4a61-beee-9943efd83f26
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a156f1-2e0a-4a1d-ae13-a49e9fb23287
  20th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58170
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83257fcb-f6e3-4ead-ace6-1133a6c4dfb6
  Contract 711247457 (REDACTED)

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