--- title: "Tax Apprenticeship End Point Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af7e9fb7-7800-4aff-96d9-680f3bddcdaf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af7e9fb7-7800-4aff-96d9-680f3bddcdaf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af7e9fb7-7800-4aff-96d9-680f3bddcdaf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af7e9fb7-7800-4aff-96d9-680f3bddcdaf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2018-06-21" --- # Tax Apprenticeship End Point Assessment Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af7e9fb7-7800-4aff-96d9-680f3bddcdaf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af7e9fb7-7800-4aff-96d9-680f3bddcdaf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af7e9fb7-7800-4aff-96d9-680f3bddcdaf.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da57d96-e51e-437d-b467-0e603d796cc8 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jul 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Sep 2018 - 25 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS | | Locality | SALFORD, MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 9LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Ordsall | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Jun 2018 at 08:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da57d96-e51e-437d-b467-0e603d796cc8 - 21 Jun 2018 at 08:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da57d96-e51e-437d-b467-0e603d796cc8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da57d96-e51e-437d-b467-0e603d796cc8 21st June 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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