--- title: "210504 - Training Qualification Courses and Accreditation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca25e9e0-ac2e-4290-ba49-c1ad2080d0f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca25e9e0-ac2e-4290-ba49-c1ad2080d0f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca25e9e0-ac2e-4290-ba49-c1ad2080d0f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca25e9e0-ac2e-4290-ba49-c1ad2080d0f6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE" published: "2021-05-04" --- # 210504 - Training Qualification Courses and Accreditation Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca25e9e0-ac2e-4290-ba49-c1ad2080d0f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca25e9e0-ac2e-4290-ba49-c1ad2080d0f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca25e9e0-ac2e-4290-ba49-c1ad2080d0f6.json) ## Summary The East of England Ambulance Service is initiating a procurement process for "Training Qualification Courses and Accreditation," within the education and training services industry. This tender is currently at the active stage following its publication on 4th May 2021. The contract is set to commence on 15th June 2021 and will last until 14th June 2024, with possible extensions for additional twelve-month periods. Suppliers interested in this limited procurement method, which allows for competitive quotations below the threshold, need to submit their proposals by 16th April 2021. The main delivery locations are in the East of England, specifically Bedford (MK41 0RG). This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training providers, particularly those specialising in qualifications such as the Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training and Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, given the requirements for providing accredited courses and materials. Businesses that are adept in online distance learning and have the capacity to deliver high-quality tutoring services would find this opportunity particularly appealing to expand their market reach within the education sector. ## Notice The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust requires an external specialist organisation to provide training and accreditation for certain teaching qualifications The provider will be required to deliver standardised courses and accreditation in respect of some, or all, of the following qualifications: - Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training - Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training - Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - Level 3 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practices The supplier will provide a distance learning pathway in an online format for all courses. It is expected the assessments should be by the supplier's visiting tutors or supplier's "live" instructor led i.e. Zoom/Teams. In exceptional circumstances the AET course may be delivered by nominated, suitably qualified individuals within the Trust. The Trust does not have any trained staff to deliver the CET/CAVA or IQA TTT course. The Supplier should price to supply tutors to complete all assessments. Courses must be nationally accredited AET/CET and CAVA Qualification The supplier will provide all course material and equipment needed to deliver this training. It should be noted that previous delivery of these courses, textbooks have not been provided. The contract will run from 15th June 2021 until 14th June 2024, with the option to extend by up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months Additional information: Access to the opportunity is via the e-Tendering Portal - Bravo Solution. Please follow the link shown and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b7891a-e073-4df7-8ff4-131652aa9049 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 14 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE | | Locality | BEDOFRD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK41 0RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Goldington | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 4 May 2021 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b7891a-e073-4df7-8ff4-131652aa9049 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b7891a-e073-4df7-8ff4-131652aa9049 4th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/eastamb The East of England Ambulance Service e-Tendering Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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