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Credit Checking Service for Government Gateway

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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11 Sep 2025 at 14:25

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11 Sep 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has completed a procurement process for a Credit Checking Service to support the Government Gateway Identity Verification function. This contract, valued at £1,200,000, falls under the Banking and Investment Services category. Managed through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, the tendering process concluded with an award dated 5th September 2025. The contract period is set from 9th September 2025 to 8th September 2027, with the services to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, signifying that the tender has been awarded and finalised.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the credit checking and financial services sector. Given the scale and specificity of the contract, large-scale businesses like Equifax Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to deliver on such projects. Firms with experience in government contracts and robust frameworks for handling sensitive financial data could find similar opportunities lucrative and strategically beneficial. Although this opportunity may not be directly suitable for smaller enterprises or VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), understanding the operational standards and requirements can prepare these businesses for future procurements in similar categories.

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Notice Title

Credit Checking Service for Government Gateway

Notice Description

HMRC is procuring a Credit Reference Agency to provide credit reference data to support the Government Gateway Identity Verification function.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ad69117-c7a1-46e9-8e30-0c886f6431cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e701fe-a82d-45f5-94ae-3f76e81765d2
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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

EQUIFAX

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