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Application Testing Services Lot 1

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has completed the procurement process for the "Application Testing Services Lot 1" contract, specifically aiming at Specialist Quality Assurance Services for various projects and programmes. The procurement, concluded with an award to Stellar Omada LTD, covers IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. The process utilised a selective procurement method via call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2031, with the tender having initially closed on 29th September 2025. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the buyer located in London, England, and the supplier based in Edinburgh.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for business growth within the IT services sector, particularly for companies seeking to expand their footprint in government projects. SMEs possessing capabilities in Quality Assurance, Testing Specialists, Strategic Quality Consultancy, and Security Testing are well-positioned to engage with such procurement contracts. The long-term engagement with HMRC offers stability and potential for expertise development in public sector IT services, thereby enhancing reputation and paving the way for future collaboration with governmental organisations.

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Notice Title

Application Testing Services Lot 1

Notice Description

A partner to provide Specialist Quality Assurance (QA) Services for projects and programmes across HMRC. Including: Quality Assurance Testing Specialists Strategic Quality Assurance Consultancy Security Quality Assurance and Testing Quality Assurance Capability Development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6afb4a1c-b5f1-4033-a8e8-48dc21ca889c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f1b2c36-2aab-4fbc-9341-10e9630a19cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£10,464,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,464,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 Over 5 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

STELLAR OMADA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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