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title: "End Point Assessment for Level 3 Operational Fire-fighter Apprenticeship"
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published: "2026-02-26"
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# End Point Assessment for Level 3 Operational Fire-fighter Apprenticeship

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8e40246-5c4a-4fb9-bee1-65d555c3905c

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire Service, located in Birmingham, has completed the award stage of the procurement process for providing End Point Assessment services related to the Level 3 Operational Fire-fighter Apprenticeship. This tender was awarded to Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service through a direct award via the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework. The contract, valued at £640,000, covers education and training services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the service will commence on 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. The award was officially published on 26 February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations specialising in educational and training services for emergency services personnel. The framework agreement facilitates streamlined collaboration, and the ongoing apprenticeship initiatives may lead to future tenders in similar domains. Companies with established experience in public sector training or those seeking to expand their footprint in working with fire and rescue services will find this project particularly advantageous. Such organisations should consider nurturing relationships with relevant fire services and demonstrating capacity to deliver specialised training solutions effectively.

## Notice

Award of End Point Assessment for Level 3 Operational Fire-fighter Apprenticeship to Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service. Direct award through the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework - 1086. 3 year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced22e2e-bf82-47ce-9406-b6770c7c5a22 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £460,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORNWALL FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced22e2e-bf82-47ce-9406-b6770c7c5a22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced22e2e-bf82-47ce-9406-b6770c7c5a22
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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