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title: "Provision of EPAO for Digital Standards (ST0120, ST0130, ST0973, ST0757, ST0127)"
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# Provision of EPAO for Digital Standards (ST0120, ST0130, ST0973, ST0757, ST0127)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-990d8154-d339-49fa-bf56-263f12bc9d71

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking bids for the "Provision of EPAO for Digital Standards," aimed at delivering end-point assessments for various technical apprenticeships, including Digital Support Technician and Network Engineer roles. This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category, with a total contract value of £5,118,000. The tender is in the open procurement stage, having been published on 27th August 2021, with the deadline for submissions set for 11th October 2021. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 17th November 2021 and will run until 16th November 2024, covering delivery across the United Kingdom and several other regions like Europe and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those focusing on vocational training and assessments. Companies that offer expertise in digital standards or are involved in vocational education and skills training would be particularly well-suited to participate in this competition. Given the substantial contract value, this procurement process could lead to meaningful business growth for qualifying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

## Notice

THE PROVISION OF END POINT ASSESSMENT TO SERVICE PERSONNEL OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY, ROYAL ENGINEERS, ROYAL SIGNALS, ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS AND ARMY AIR CORPS UNDERTAKING THE LEVEL 3 DIGITAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (ST0120), LEVEL 3 UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN (ST0130), L3 INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN (ST0973), LEVEL 3 RADIO NETWORK TECHNICIAN (ST0757) AND LEVEL 4 NETWORK ENGINEER (ST0127) APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95634ab4-8a31-4709-a1c9-2df995144e43 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2021 - 16 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,118,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 08:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95634ab4-8a31-4709-a1c9-2df995144e43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95634ab4-8a31-4709-a1c9-2df995144e43
  27th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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