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
Total value (estimated)
- £1,988,000 excluding VAT
- £2,385,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 August 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 September 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Technical response (including social value) | Quality |
| Price (total to deliver requirement) | Price |
Weighting description
The Contract will be awarded to the Most Advantageous Tender that is fully compliant. A value for money calculation will be utilised to find the tender that is most advantageous. For further details, please see Annex B to DEFFORM 47 in the ITT pack attached.
Other information
Payment terms
Payment will be made via the Contracting, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) system / EXOSTAR.
Payment to be made in the form of quarterly milestone payments, paid within 30 days of invoice received when the service, training and support has been received to an acceptable standard.
Description of risks to contract performance
1. DfE Changes - Potential changes to Department for Education (DfE) policies or funding and apprenticeship delivery and assessment regulations.
2. Apprenticeship Cessation - The discontinuation of specific apprenticeship standards or frameworks.
3. . Introduction of New Apprenticeships - The implementation of new or additional apprenticeship standards that may require adjustments to existing contracts.
4. Initial Trade Training (ITT) Changes - Modifications to ITT requirements or delivery methods.
5. Army/Cap Badge Restructuring - Organisational changes within the Army or cap badge structures that could impact apprenticeship delivery.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Army Commercial Branch, Zone 2.N, Blenheim Building, Army HQ, Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road
Andover
SP11 8HJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: AAP
Email: ArmyComrcl-Procure-AAP-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government