Award

Online News Subscription

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Award

21 Oct 2024 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has awarded a contract titled "Online News Subscription" to Probrand Limited. This contract, classified under Programming services of application software (CPV: 72212000), involves the provision of a subscription to an online platform for up to 5000 HMRC analysts, based in the United Kingdom, to access news and business enterprise content. The procurement process, which was selective and used a call-off from a framework agreement, progressed through the tender stage to the award stage, culminating on 24th September 2024. The contract period starts on 1st October 2024 and ends on 30th September 2025 with a total value of £357,337.20.

This tender opens up growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software programming and application services. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish long-term relationships with prominent government entities like HMRC, which could lead to further similar contracts. SMEs that have capabilities in providing scalable online software platforms for professional use and can meet specific standards and deadlines are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Online News Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription to an online platform where news and business enterprise content is complied and can be accessed by up to 5000 HMRC analysts as part of their roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f9eb7e-b87e-4c3c-809d-869b03518159
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£357,337 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£357,337 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROBRAND

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