--- title: "NIOT - PGTA End Point Assessment Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3badf747-79dd-4119-a54a-4d309ed2d0b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3badf747-79dd-4119-a54a-4d309ed2d0b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3badf747-79dd-4119-a54a-4d309ed2d0b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3badf747-79dd-4119-a54a-4d309ed2d0b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCHOOL-LED DEVELOPMENT TRUST" published: "2024-12-16" --- # NIOT - PGTA End Point Assessment Service Buyer: SCHOOL-LED DEVELOPMENT TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3badf747-79dd-4119-a54a-4d309ed2d0b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3badf747-79dd-4119-a54a-4d309ed2d0b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3badf747-79dd-4119-a54a-4d309ed2d0b8.json) ## Summary The School-Led Development Trust is inviting tenders for the "NIOT - PGTA End Point Assessment Service" in the education and training services category. The contract is located in England, with a tender stage currently active. The procurement process uses an open procedure and involves services valued at £213,000. Interested bidders must submit clarification questions by 4pm on 3rd January 2025 and final submissions by 12pm on 10th January 2025. The contract period will run from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year to 31st January 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in education and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable candidates. The contract requires highly experienced individuals to conduct end point assessment services, making it an excellent fit for businesses with a strong background in educational assessments. The successful bidder will have the chance to partner with a reputable organisation, potentially securing an extended contract and establishing a notable presence in the public sector. ## Notice The NIoT are looking appoint an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) to deliver End Point Assessment Services (EPAS) for Apprentices. The initial contract duration will be for two (2) years from 1 Feb 2025 to - 31 Jan 2027, with the option to extend further for a single year thereafter, at the discretion of the NIoT to 31 Jan 2028. The EPAO shall provide highly experienced individuals to carry out end point assessment services (EPAS) drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds, with the necessary qualifications and experience as outlined in Appendix A - Specification of Requirements for EPAS. The deadline for bidders to submit any clarification questions in writing is 4pm on Friday 3rd January 2025. Clarification questions should be sent to tenders@niot.org.uk. The deadline for submission will be 12pm (midday) on Friday 10th January 2025. Submissions should be sent to tenders@niot.org.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d042f035-bea3-45b8-a768-97e528d61ccf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £213,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCHOOL-LED DEVELOPMENT TRUST | | Locality | BLACKBURN | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB1 2HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen | | Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen | | Electoral ward | Blackburn South East | | Westminster constituency | Blackburn | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2024 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d042f035-bea3-45b8-a768-97e528d61ccf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d042f035-bea3-45b8-a768-97e528d61ccf 16th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10600b30-3351-46b6-94ed-3aa37a491e73 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d39eb751-1223-44de-ad0c-828ba26ea7f2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc54c0d2-62f3-4049-bc97-c9f10426d557 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c63a3fa0-7ebd-457e-b807-fa93333cf30b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/303294c3-d243-4cce-887b-0cfb92cdc712 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e0a0dda-f140-41b6-b66e-c628a9072847 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/672c3d79-f871-4567-b703-1bed22de656b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b083819-6c7c-48ce-a1ff-932d80edf408 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/542e1c3e-0812-44d9-b773-a6f8d1407f42 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d9e42b9-40b1-4771-a2bf-613c3a6a7d43 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89f34a08-fe5d-41b5-8fce-7f8e8e7b6ef7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0f5d93c-5cf4-4cee-a83c-a15760ad6a6d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c8d782c-95c7-4074-8fd8-fe7a19f515e6 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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