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title: "PIN for Animal Welfare Related Army Apprenticeship EPAO Contracting"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7f29f10-234b-44f5-8581-99970450c05a"
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# PIN for Animal Welfare Related Army Apprenticeship EPAO Contracting

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7f29f10-234b-44f5-8581-99970450c05a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking contractors for the "PIN for Animal Welfare Related Army Apprenticeship EPAO Contracting," aimed at providing assessment services for animal welfare-related apprenticeship standards. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is part of a broader initiative for the Army Apprenticeship Programme. The tender is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 23rd October 2020, while the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2021 and run through to 31st May 2024. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, which allows all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services and vocational training, particularly those with expertise in animal welfare. Companies operating within the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey are encouraged to apply, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the necessary services outlined by the Ministry of Defence. Engaging in this procurement will not only enhance their portfolio but also potentially secure a long-term revenue stream through ongoing assessments in the Army Apprenticeship Programme.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice is to inform of the Department's intention to procure up to 4 animal welfare related Apprenticeship Standards End Point Assessment (EPA) service contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) within Tranche 1 of its EPA implementation. Our animal welfare related Standards will require EPAO contracting and engagement from late 2020 to early 2021 to provide EPA late 2021 through to 2022 and beyond. To access the PIN document, Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 4H939BYBQA. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Andover: Education and training services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d6d166-f721-4811-9960-f003074c48cd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £523,200 |
| 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, C&C, C&C |
| 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

- 16 Sep 2020 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d6d166-f721-4811-9960-f003074c48cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d6d166-f721-4811-9960-f003074c48cd
  16th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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