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title: "Provision of Apprenticeship End Point Assessments for Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Worker and Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner"
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# Provision of Apprenticeship End Point Assessments for Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Worker and Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a10

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## Summary

The East of England Ambulance Service is initiating a selective procurement process for the provision of Apprenticeship End Point Assessments for Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Workers and Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioners. This contract, valued at £4,800,000, is categorised under vocational training services and is located in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. Currently in the planning stage, interested bidders must submit their proposals by 24th March 2021, with the anticipated contract start date being 1st April 2021. The contract will last two years, with an option for two additional twelve-month extensions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training organisations and educational institutions specialising in vocational training, particularly those registered as End Point Assessment Organisations (RoEPAOs). Companies proficient in delivering practical assessments and training programmes for emergency services professionals would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this contract, businesses can not only expand their capabilities within the public sector but also contribute to the development of essential skills in the healthcare workforce.

## Notice

Provision of Apprenticeship End Point Assessments for Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Worker and Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust deliver two Apprenticeship Standards. Level 3 Emergency Ambulance Care Support Worker (ASW); and; Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP). End Point Assessments will be required at our current training centres located in Chelmsford, Newmarket, Norwich and Welwyn Garden City. These locations may be subject to change during the life of the contract. Due to the administration, resource and costs associated with planning and organising End Point Assessments, the Authority require one supplier to provide both levels of apprenticeship EPA for all apprentices who reach Gateway. The Supplier must be on the Register of End Point Assessment Organisations (RoEPAOs) to deliver both apprenticeship levels specified. The duration of this contract will be two (2) years with the Authority having the option to extend by up to a further two (2) periods of twelve (12) months. The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2021. Additional information: Bidders must note that this is a Light Touch Regime Procurement undertaken in accordance with Regulation 74-76 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, and is not a Regulation 28 Restricted Procedure Procurement

Renewal: The duration of this contract will be two (2) years with the Authority having the option to extend by up to a further two (2) periods of twelve (12) months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004767-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| 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 | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004767-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://eastamb.nhs.uk
- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/eastamb/

## Provenance

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