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Operations Test and Learn

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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19 Sep 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Operations Test and Learn" has been awarded by H M Revenue & Customs, located in London, England. This process falls under the IT services category, including consulting, software development, internet, and support, with a focus on delivering 'test-and-learn' assurance for SAS capability. It was completed with the tender stage having finished on 11th September 2025. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is set to run from 22nd September 2025 to 8th December 2025. The total contract value is £240,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in IT professional services to engage in government projects. SMEs that specialise in innovative IT solutions and can provide comprehensive test-and-learn capabilities would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. The award to Butterfly Projects Ltd, trading as Butterfly Data, highlights the potential for similar companies to secure contracts in this sector, especially those with solid experience in managing large-scale IT service projects.

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Notice Title

Operations Test and Learn

Notice Description

IT Professional Services contract that will provide test-and-learn assurance for SAS capability, ensuring that the prototype is both effective and a viable long-term solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6494e47f-c3e4-42ec-8041-d29147b7ff21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdf36240-a7f1-4639-a574-52c7f026d1e3
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 1-6 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
Ada Dudaite
Contact Email
ada.dudaite@hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BUTTERFLY PROJECTS LTD T/A BUTTERFLY DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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