---
title: "End Point Assessments for Apprentices"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06566d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# End Point Assessments for Apprentices

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06566d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "End Point Assessments for Apprentices" was conducted by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, a regional or local authority based in Bootle, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under the industry of training programme services, has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 17 February 2026. The process involved a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, by leveraging the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework reference 1086. The project, aimed at providing services across the UKD7 region, carries a procurement rationale indicating it falls outside the scope of application of a specific directive.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing training programme services, especially those capable of delivering end point assessments for apprenticeships. SFJ AWARDS LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Bristol, was awarded the contract, underscoring the need for experienced and well-established entities in the sector. Businesses that specialise in vocational assessments and training with capacity to service regional frameworks can leverage similar opportunities to expand their reach and secure contracts within public order and safety domains. The framework allows for a potential extension of three plus two years, offering further prospects for longitudinal business growth.

## Notice

Call off from YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework ref 1086

### Lot Information

Lot 1

End Point Assessment for Apprenticeships

Options: 3+2 years option to extend

### Procurement Information

Call off from YPO framework reference 1086 for Apprentices and Associated Training Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014474-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SFJ AWARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80521000 - Training programme services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014474-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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