Planning

Tax Apprenticeship End Point Assessment

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Jun 2018 at 08:59

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

21 Jun 2018 at 08:48

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) seeking an End Point Assessor for the Tax Apprenticeship programme as part of their training services in the education sector. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the contract period expected to start on 25th September 2018 and run until 25th September 2020. The estimated contract value is £300,000, with a minimum budget of £50,000 allocated for the financial year 2018/2019. Potential bidders must register on the HMRC SAP Ariba eSourcing portal to participate in the upcoming Invitation to Tender, with a future notice expected to be announced on 2nd August 2018. This opportunity is particularly relevant to businesses specialising in education and training services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in apprenticeship assessment and education services, especially those already listed on the Education and Skills Funding Agency’s register of end-point assessment organisations. With an anticipated requirement for approximately 200 assessments during the contract duration, firms that can deliver tailored assessment services aligning with HMRC's tax training requirements will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the procurement process is open and inclusive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tax Apprenticeship End Point Assessment

Notice Description

HMRC is acting as a training provider for apprentices to deliver education and training for the Level 4 Professional Accounting/Taxation Technician Apprenticeship and is on the Education and Skills Funding Agency register of apprenticeship training providers (RoATP) under UKPRN No 10012772. HMRC's Tax Academy, as training provider, require the services of an End Point Assessor who will support them in the assessment of the Level 4 Professional Accounting / Taxation Technician Apprenticeship. Prior to assessments HMRC will require to develop and adapt the EPAO's existing summative case study, so that it reflects the work undertaken by tax professionals within HMRC. This bespoke EPA will still map to the apprenticeship standards and test the requisite level of knowledge, skills and behaviour, but will be written from a tax compliance perspective rather than accounting professional. HMRC is raising market awareness of the opportunity and procurement approach for an Open Procedure for an End Point Assessor. At the time of the Contract Notice Issuance, potential bidders will have to meet the criteria mentioned in the Education Skills Funding Agency's (ESFA) Conditions for organisations on the register of end-point assessment organisations. This document can be found at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/ uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/ 697214/EPAO_Conditions_of_Acceptance_Version_2.2.pdf It is a mandatory requirement that the End Point Assessor is registered on the ESFA Register of end-point assessment organisations and that they are ready to deliver an end-point assessment. The expected apprentice numbers requiring an End Point Assessment is approximately 200 during the term of the contract, however this number is not guaranteed. The first phase of the End Point Assessment is to be conducted from March 2019. Please note that suppliers will need to register on the HMRC SAP Ariba eSourcing portal in order to take part in the Invitation to Tender event. Guidance on how to register can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/ attachment_data/file/528355/SAP_Ariba_Sourcing_ Professional_Supplier_s_Guide_-_June_2016.pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da57d96-e51e-437d-b467-0e603d796cc8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2018 - 25 Sep 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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, MANCHESTER
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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