---
title: "EPA's for 29 Apprentices"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb45"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-07-14"
---

# EPA's for 29 Apprentices

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb45

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## Summary

The public procurement process was initiated by the University of Exeter, a public authority under sub-central government, located at Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter. The procurement titled "EPA's for 29 Apprentices" falls under the education and training services category. The contract was awarded to Advance HE, an SME based in York, on 3rd February 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026. This procurement was conducted through a below-threshold process, classified as 'unknown', and the contract status is currently active. The total contract value stands at £52,200 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, especially those capable of managing apprenticeship programmes. Companies looking to expand their client base within the public sector, particularly in educational services, could find this contract advantageous. SMEs similar to Advance HE may find this tender particularly suited for growth, allowing them to capitalise on their expertise within such niche service categories. As the tender was procured below threshold levels, it may attract smaller enterprises keen on increasing their market share in public service contracts.

## Notice

EPA payments to cover 29 apprentices

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066414-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCE HE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066414-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066414-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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