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title: "Provision of End Point Assessment for RN PTI on the L3 Personal Trainer Standard - UK7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068b04"
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# Provision of End Point Assessment for RN PTI on the L3 Personal Trainer Standard - UK7

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b04

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence recently concluded a procurement process to provide End Point Assessment services for the Royal Navy's Physical Training Instructors undertaking the Level 3 Personal Trainer apprenticeship. This contract falls under the services category, specifically staff training services, and was awarded on 26th March 2026. Located in Portsmouth, UK, the procurement was carried out through a direct method, below-threshold and without competition, underscoring its specialised nature. The successful supplier, NCFE based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, will be responsible for ensuring compliance with government rules by independently assessing apprentices via the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR). The contract spans from 2026 to 2030, with options for extension until 2031, illustrating long-term engagement potential.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the assessment and training services sector, particularly those specialising in apprenticeships and educational services. Given its specific nature, a business with a background in physical and vocational training will find alignment with the contract requirements. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering tailored educational assessments stand to benefit, potentially expanding their portfolio in government contracting. The involvement of NCFE, a large-scale organisation, indicates the contract's substantial scope and the need for businesses with robust operational capabilities and compliance with professional standards.

## Notice

All Apprenticeship Standards require an Apprentice to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) in order to prove they possess the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) of the Apprenticeship they are undertaking. In order to comply with government funding rules, this must be conducted by an independent assessor working on behalf of an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) who is registered on the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR). The Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) currently undertake the L3 Personal Trainer apprenticeship Standard (ST0302) and require to be assessed by an assessor on the APAR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037750-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 15:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037750-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037750-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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