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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f1ec477-5729-406c-a069-3c08b460ce3b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of End Point Assessment (EPA) to RN Service Personnel Undertaking Level 2 Seafarer (Deck Rating) Apprenticeship to International Association of Maritime Institutions. The tender, titled "End Point Assessment to RN Service Personnel Undertaking Level 2 Seafarer (Deck Rating) Apprenticeship (ST0274)", falls under the personnel-training services category. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, with a contract value of £64,480. The contract period is from February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2027, with the tender period ending on January 6, 2023. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation based in Portsmouth, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the maritime training services industry to compete for contracts with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to participate in this procurement process. The awarded contract aims to provide end-point assessment services for personnel undergoing specific apprenticeships, creating avenues for growth and partnership with the public sector. Businesses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find this opportunity especially relevant for expanding their operations and contributing to the naval training sector.

## Notice

This is a Voluntary Transparency Notice to advise that a contract has been awarded 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/90301f83-d08f-4e0a-b6d8-5aa52cfb852d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,480 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MARITIME INSTITUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2023 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90301f83-d08f-4e0a-b6d8-5aa52cfb852d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90301f83-d08f-4e0a-b6d8-5aa52cfb852d
  2nd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63f5e60c-82c6-4eb3-aa4f-9b0f1b396959
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