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title: "Provision of EPA for the Level 2 Aviation Customer Services Operative (ST0907), Level 2 Aviation Ground Handler (ST0908), Level 3 Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator (ST1007), Level 3 Aviation Ground Specialist (ST0038) and the Level 3 Aviation Movement Specialist (ST0954) Apprenticeship Standard"
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# Provision of EPA for the Level 2 Aviation Customer Services Operative (ST0907), Level 2 Aviation Ground Handler (ST0908), Level 3 Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator (ST1007), Level 3 Aviation Ground Specialist (ST0038) and the Level 3 Aviation Movement Specialist (ST0954) Apprenticeship Standard

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac73e95f-416f-497b-ac85-0ce6d87be933

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract for the provision of End Point Assessments (EPA) for various Apprenticeship Standards, including Level 2 Aviation Customer Services Operative and Level 3 Aviation Ground Specialist, among others. Classified under the CPV code for education and training services, this procurement process falls under the 'award' stage with the contract active as of 20 May 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, with the contract valued at £599,258.9 set to run from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2030. This tender opportunity spans multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and other international regions.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for organisations specialising in educational services within the aviation industry. Companies with capabilities in delivering training and assessment services would find this contract particularly appealing. Furthermore, the procurement process is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging a diverse range of businesses to participate. As the contract is set to cover several geographic locations, businesses with a strong international presence or those looking to expand globally will benefit from engaging with this opportunity.

## Notice

Provision of EPA for the Level 2 Aviation Customer Services Operative (ST0907), Level 2 Aviation Ground Handler (ST0908), Level 3 Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator (ST1007), Level 3 Aviation Ground Specialist (ST0038) and the Level 3 Aviation Movement Specialist (ST0954) Apprenticeship Standards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91804bac-cdeb-4e08-8745-9b8ddcf2f74b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £599,258 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91804bac-cdeb-4e08-8745-9b8ddcf2f74b
- 17 Feb 2025 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ba1c21-6146-43e0-bbde-856a8577274b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91804bac-cdeb-4e08-8745-9b8ddcf2f74b
  21st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ba1c21-6146-43e0-bbde-856a8577274b
  17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/919948710194FEAAEBA6
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f88f61e9-56c1-49c1-b535-1606a6782972
  n/a

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