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title: "End Point Assessment (EPA) to RN Service Personnel Undertaking Level 2 Seafarer (Deck Rating) Apprenticeship (ST0274)"
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# End Point Assessment (EPA) to RN Service Personnel Undertaking Level 2 Seafarer (Deck Rating) Apprenticeship (ST0274)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f55e0e0-ad06-47e9-81db-cb7e7823acf7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to award a contract for End Point Assessment (EPA) to RN Service Personnel Undertaking Level 2 Seafarer (Deck Rating) Apprenticeship. The contract falls under personnel-training services in the services category. The procurement method used is direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from 1st February 2023 to 29th February 2028. The tender deadline is 6th January 2023, and the delivery address is in PL11 2PD, South West, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity is suited for businesses providing personnel-training services, especially those experienced in delivering end-point assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation, located in Portsmouth, England. Businesses interested in this opportunity should prepare to meet the tender deadline and demonstrate their capability to provide the required service over the contract period.

## Notice

This is a Voluntary Transparency only to advise of the intent to award a contract for the provision of End Point Assessment (EPA) to RN Service Personnel Undertaking Level 2 Seafarer (Deck Rating) Apprenticeship (ST0274) to International Association of Maritime Institutions. A thorough investigation on potential routes to market has been conducted and single source action is approved to International Association of Maritime Institutions. This is under the threshold, low risk and evidence has been obtained that this is the only end-point assessment organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9457922-b906-4779-ba70-ff48ded8e31c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,480 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2022 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9457922-b906-4779-ba70-ff48ded8e31c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9457922-b906-4779-ba70-ff48ded8e31c
  14th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/254dbff5-9620-48d5-af38-a0caaa254437
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