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Entity Resolution Service

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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13 May 2026 at 15:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs has completed an award for the provision of an Entity Resolution Service under the title "Entity Resolution Service". The contract falls under the software package and information systems category within IT services. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, being a call-off from the Vertical Applications Solutions Framework (RM6259) Lot 5. The contract, awarded to Quantexa Ltd, is valued at GBP 175,000,000 and covers a contract period from 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2034. The service will support enterprise-unrestricted entity resolution software and includes associated professional services for operation and in-life changes across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale IT and software companies capable of delivering sophisticated software and professional services. The contract's sizeable value and long duration suggest opportunities for sustained business growth and partnership with a key governmental department. Companies with expertise in software development, consulting, and Internet support services are particularly well-suited to engage with similar opportunities in this industry category. The procurement process through a selective method signifies a focus on quality and performance, favouring businesses with a proven track record in similar frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Entity Resolution Service

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of Enterprise-unrestricted Entity Resolution software, with associated Professional Services to support run and in-life change. This is a Call-Off from the Vertical Applications Solutions Framework (RM6259) Lot 5. The Contract Term is for 8 years, with up to 24 months extension options.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e93c3a1d-49cf-464d-9a87-4d471f94890a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTEXA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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