--- title: "Combined Business Admin and Senior Healthcare Support Worker EPAO Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051285" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051285" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051285.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051285.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-01-12" --- # Combined Business Admin and Senior Healthcare Support Worker EPAO Contract Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051285 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051285) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051285.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Combined Business Admin and Senior Healthcare Support Worker EPAO Contract". This contract, awarded in January 2026, utilises an open procurement method and was focused on the industry category of education and training services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2031. The total contract value is approximately £1,084,358.40 gross and involves delivering end point assessments for apprenticeships to ensure quality assurance and continual improvement. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, especially those specialising in apprentice assessment services. Organisations that focus on assessment design, delivery, and management for higher education would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate the potential for SMEs to grow by engaging in public procurements targeting skill development and vocational training. Businesses can leverage these opportunities to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in delivering quality educational services. ## Notice Once appointed the End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) will be responsible for delivering the following activities in connection with the apprenticeship standard: - Assessment Design and Delivery - Governance, Quality Assurance and Continual Improvement - Communications with Stakeholders - Learner Management - Dealing with Complaints, Appeals, Re-Sits and Re-Takes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002139-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 2 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,988,000 | | Lots value | £1,988,000 | | Awards value | £903,632 | | Contracts value | £903,632 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | HIGHFIELD AWARDING BODY FOR COMPLIANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2026 at 10:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002139-2026 - 12 Dec 2025 at 06:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082256-2025 - 28 Jul 2025 at 13:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043499-2025 - 10 Jun 2025 at 08:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031121-2025 - 14 May 2025 at 07:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021032-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002139-2026 12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082256-2025 12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043499-2025 28th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031121-2025 10th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021032-2025 14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60115 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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