Scope
Reference
714829452
Description
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
Contract 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £903,632 excluding VAT
- £1,084,358.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Booking the EPA | promptly once the post Gateway request is received by the EPAO from the AuthorityService Provider to indicate GW date and request to EPAO. EPAO to confirm timescale met. |
1 months |
| EPAO applying for Apprenticeship apprenticeship or notifying the Authority of a requirement for a resit or retake | Within 2 weeks of all EPA elements having been completed the EPAO is to have applied for Apprentice certification or notified the Authority of the requirement for re-sit/re-take. |
1 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Ltd
- Companies House: 06478925
Highfield Icon First Point, Balby Carr Bank
Doncaster
DN4 5JQ
United Kingdom
Email: info@highfield.co.uk
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road
Andover
SP11 8HJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government