--- title: "21-T03 - Apprenticeship End Point Assessments for Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Worker and Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-475fe0d6-825b-4fde-833a-1267b22169b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-475fe0d6-825b-4fde-833a-1267b22169b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-475fe0d6-825b-4fde-833a-1267b22169b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-475fe0d6-825b-4fde-833a-1267b22169b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE" published: "2021-03-09" --- # 21-T03 - Apprenticeship End Point Assessments for Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Worker and Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-475fe0d6-825b-4fde-833a-1267b22169b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-475fe0d6-825b-4fde-833a-1267b22169b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-475fe0d6-825b-4fde-833a-1267b22169b2.json) ## Summary The East of England Ambulance Service is seeking a supplier for the provision of End Point Assessments for two apprenticeship levels: Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Worker and Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 24th March 2021. The contract is anticipated to start on 1st April 2021, lasting for two years, with the possibility of extending for an additional two 12-month periods. This opportunity falls under the vocational training services category and will primarily take place in locations including Chelmsford, Newmarket, Norwich, and Welwyn Garden City. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in vocational training and assessment services, particularly those qualified to deliver apprenticeship End Point Assessments. Suppliers must be registered on the Register of End Point Assessment Organisations (RoEPAOs) to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the process is designed to foster participation from diverse providers in the training services sector. ## Notice The East of England Ambulance Service NHs Trust deliver two Apprenticeship Standards. Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Worker (ASW); and; Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP). End Point Assessments will be required at our current training centres located in Chelmsford, Newmarket, Norwich and Welwyn Garden City. These locations may be subject to change during the life of the contract. Due to the administration, resource and costs associated with planning and organising End Point Assessments, the Authority require one supplier to provide both levels of apprenticeship EPA for all apprentices who reach Gateway. The Supplier must be on the Register of End Point Assessment Organisations (RoEPAOs) to deliver both apprenticeship levels specified. The duration of this contract will be two (2) years with the Authority having the option to extend by up to a further two (2) periods of twelve (12) months. The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2021. Additional information: Access to the opportunity is via the e-Tendering Portal - Bravo Solution ONLY. Please follow the link shown and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb67cdc4-0eb1-4a3e-be1f-77581e1557f8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK41 0RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Goldington | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2021 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb67cdc4-0eb1-4a3e-be1f-77581e1557f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb67cdc4-0eb1-4a3e-be1f-77581e1557f8 9th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/eastamb East of England Ambulance e-Tendering Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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