Award

Tax Academy End Point assessor

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2020 at 08:44

TenderAmendment

23 Dec 2019 at 17:01

Tender

23 Dec 2019 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Tax Academy End Point Assessor" is being conducted by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to secure services of an end-point assessment organisation for assessing apprenticeship standards in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 23 December 2019 and had a total contract value of £1,500,000, awarded through an open procedure. The contract period commences on 1 April 2020 and concludes on 31 March 2022, indicating that the procurement has moved into the award stage, with contract documentation published on 7 May 2020.

This opportunity for businesses can facilitate growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in assessment services and training sectors, as the contract requires expertise in public sector compliance and accounting frameworks. Businesses with capabilities in delivering end-point assessments or training could find considerable value in this tender, which encompasses two lots, thus allowing for competition among various firms in related fields to contribute effectively to apprenticeship outcomes.

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Notice Title

Tax Academy End Point assessor

Notice Description

The authority is acting on behalf of HMRC's Tax Academy, who as training provider has identified a requirement for the services of an end point assessment organisation (EPAO) who will support them in the assessment of: - the Level 3 public sector compliance investigator/officer apprenticeship standard; and/or - the Level 4 professional accounting/taxation technician apprenticeship. These 2 requirements are divided into 2 separate lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-888a09ae-a738-4e32-a9cd-10099723e444
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4d17bfc-7cd3-4001-8ce1-365627efdcfe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M60 9LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCFE

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