Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- H M Revenue & Customs · Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
- Supplier
- Ncfe Trading Limited
- Value
- £251,768
- Procedure
- Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
- Sector
- Education & training · Education and training services (CPV 80000000)
- Region
- East of England
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date7 May 2026
- Published14 May 2026Published 7 days after the contract date
Description
HMRC is seeking to appoint a supplier to develop and deliver external assessment services for the HMRC Grade 7 Tax Professional programme. The requirement includes the design, development, and delivery of assessment standards covering Corporation Tax, Employer Duties and Personal Tax, aligned to HMRC capability frameworks and apprenticeship-style assessment methodologies. The appointed supplier will be responsible for developing assessment materials, supporting portfolio-based evidence collection (up to 25 pieces per candidate), and conducting professional discussions to evaluate candidate competence. The services will be delivered to approximately 500 learners over the lifetime of the contract. The contract will run for up to 36 months and will include both development and delivery phases. HMRC may require optional services during the contract term, including adjustments to scope, volumes, or duration, in accordance with the contract terms. No guarantee is provided regarding the valu…
About the supplier
Ncfe Trading Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 07690166).