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SWAST-5005-COR Level 3 Recognition of Prior Learning Certification

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C491634International

Response Deadline12/15/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified provider to design, deliver, and administer a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment and accreditation pathway. This initiative allows eligible staff who have completed the internal Emergency Ambulance Associate development programme to have their experience and competence recognized toward achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support (RQF). The selected provider will manage an end-to-end service, including mapping the internal programme against qualification requirements, reviewing learner evidence, conducting registrations and assessments, addressing learning gaps, and finalizing quality assurance processes to confirm qualification achievement. The service is intended to maximize the use of existing workplace experience to avoid unnecessary duplication of learning while adhering to the standards of the relevant awarding organization. The contract is estimated to support up to 1,625 learners with an estimated total value of 60,000 GBP excluding VAT. The performance period is expected to run from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2029, with a possible two-year extension to January 31, 2031. Award criteria are weighted based on technical quality at 50%, commercial cost at 40%, and social value quality at 10%. This procurement is noted as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Trust's e-tendering portal by December 15, 2026.

General Info

Provider to deliver RPL assessment and accreditation for ambulance staff qualification pathways.

Agency

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

NAICS

611430 - Professional and Management Development Training

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

rfp

High

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedNov 13

Solicitation

Response DeadlineDec 15

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

12/15/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencySouth Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencySouth Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Alasdair Rust

Full Description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (“the Trust”) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to design, deliver and administer a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment and accreditation pathway for eligible members of the Trust’s workforce. The requirement is intended to enable eligible learners who have completed the Trust’s internal Emergency Ambulance Associate (EAA) development programme and associated mandatory training to have their existing learning, experience and current competence appropriately recognised towards achievement of the Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support (RQF). The successful provider will be required to deliver an end-to-end RPL service, including mapping the Trust’s existing EAA programme against the relevant qualification requirements; reviewing existing learner evidence; determining the extent to which learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be satisfied through RPL and Recognition of Current Competence (RCC); undertaking learner registration and assessment; identifying and addressing any residual learning or assessment gaps; completing internal quality assurance and relevant awarding organisation processes; and confirming qualification achievement. The service must maximise the appropriate use of existing learning, workplace experience and evidence, minimising unnecessary duplication of learning and assessment while maintaining the standards and requirements of the relevant awarding organisation. The Trust has identified a maximum anticipated requirement of up to 1,625 learners across existing and future eligible workforce cohorts during the contract period. Actual volumes may vary and the Trust does not guarantee that the maximum anticipated volume will be achieved. Interested suppliers should review the procurement documents available via the Trust’s e-tendering portal and submit their tender response in accordance with the published procurement timetable.