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Provision of the UK Tobacco Track and Trace System

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Award

10 Nov 2021 at 15:59

Award Notice
Planning

28 May 2021 at 15:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Provision of the UK Tobacco Track and Trace System," initiated by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), involves the development of a comprehensive traceability system for tobacco products manufactured or imported into the UK. This contract, categorised under industry-specific software packages (CPV code: 48100000), has a total value of £5 million and is being awarded via an Open Concessions Procedure. The public procurement process has recently entered the Award stage, following a successful tender period that ended on 4th August 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 29th October 2021 and will run for five years, concluding on 28th October 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand within the software development and data management sectors. Companies with expertise in creating secure, scalable software solutions, particularly those experienced in compliance with international regulations such as the WHO Protocol on illicit tobacco trade, will find this tender particularly relevant. Participation in this contract could enable providers to enhance their market share by servicing a critical governmental need while contributing to the public health agenda.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of the UK Tobacco Track and Trace System

Notice Description

The UK ratified the WHO Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products in 2018. The Protocol requires parties to implement a traceability system for tobacco products manufactured in or imported into their territory, taking into account regional specific needs and available best practice. The provider's main responsibilities will be to deliver a: -ID issuer service, to ensure tobacco products manufactured in or imported into the UK are marked with a unique identifier -Data repository and router to store data relating to products and which is accessible to HMRC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59b33fd8-85f0-4264-90fb-3f2ee6c6ed09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f91c35-4eb6-4470-bf07-dc9d586c3577
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open Concessions Procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2021 - 28 Oct 2026 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
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

DENTSU AEGIS NETWORK SWITZERLAND

Further Information

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