Scope
Reference
714824452
Description
The contracted EPAO will deliver EPA for the Level 4 Intelligence Analyst (ST0516) and the Level 4 Data Analyst (ST0118) to the British Army's Intelligence Corps, the Level 3 Data Technician (ST0795) to the Royal Corps of Signals, in accordance with current DfE regulations and in line with the EQAP's regulations.
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 All Stakeholders.
- Learner Management
- Managing Complaints, Appeals, Re-Sits and Re-Takes.
The Authority will accept tenders from suppliers:
- Who are registered with DfE to provide EPA for all three Standards (Level 4 Intelligence Analyst (ST0516), Level 4 Data Analyst (ST0118) or Level 3 Data Technician (ST0795)).
- Or are registered with DfE to provide EPA for two of the three Standards and the supplier is in the process of registering for the third Standard at the time of the submission for their tender. Proof of application for registration will be required from DfE (or their representative such as Skills England), with the tender PSQ.
- Registration for the third Standard must be completed by the planned contract award date of 20 Mar 26. On contract award proof of registration from DfE will be required.
- If the awarded supplier cannot provide this proof by the contact award date they will be rejected from the tendering process and next most advantageous bidder with registration for all three Standards will be awarded the contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,300,000 excluding VAT
- £2,760,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 October 2025
Tender submission deadline
15 December 2025, 11:59pm
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical (Inc Social Value) | Quality | 70% |
| Commercial | Price | 30% |
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 Standard.
3. Introduction of New Apprenticeships - The implementation of new or additional apprenticeship standards that may require adjustments to existing contracts.
4. Army 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.
6. Operations - An extraordinary level of MOD / Army operations in the UK and Overseas which could impact apprenticeship and EPA delivery.
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Army Headquarters, Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road Andover United Kingdom
Andover
SP11 8HJ
United Kingdom
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