---
title: "End Point Assessment - Drivers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067cda"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067cda.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-19"
---

# End Point Assessment - Drivers

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067cda

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## Summary

In a recently completed procurement process, Northern Trains Limited, a central government public authority based in York, United Kingdom, awarded a contract for the provision of End Point Assessments for Train Driver (Level 3) Apprentices. The procurement followed an open procedure, culminating in a contract valued at £1,550,000. Northern Trains Limited required a single supplier to deliver education and training assessment services within the education and training industry category. The contract was officially awarded on 19th June 2026 to Explosive Learning Solutions Limited, an SME located in Didcot, with the contract period set to commence on 1st July 2026 and extend until 30th June 2028, with options for renewal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational assessments targeting the transportation sector, particularly those registered as End Point Assessment Organisations (EPAO). SMEs and businesses familiar with OFQUAL standards for train driver assessments were highly suitable for this proposal, given the technical nature of the services required. Such contracts enable companies to solidify their position within the government procurement landscape and expand their expertise and market presence in the specialised domain of railway-related training and assessments.

## Notice

Provision of End Point Assessments for Train Driver (Level 3) Apprentices

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: this will be a 1+1+1 year contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058275-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,550,000 |
| Lots value | £1,550,000 |
| Awards value | £1,550,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 17:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058275-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 11:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031398-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058275-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031398-2026
  7th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://elsbusinesstraining.co.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/Accesscode:2JP37HC7B7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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