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Accelerated Innovation Partner Contract

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Accelerated Innovation Partner Contract" has been initiated by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), situated at 100 Parliament Street, London, England, with the postal code SS991AA. The contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective approach for supplier engagement. The tender stage is complete, with the award status marked as active and published on 17th December 2025. The contract runs from 16th December 2025 to 16th May 2026, with a total updated contract value of £935,000 GBP, reflecting a contract variation. The procurement location is identified as SW1E 5DN.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly large enterprises, given the contract's scale and selective procurement method. The project is designed to foster accelerated innovation within HMRC's CDIO through collaboration and design deliverables, thereby offering significant consulting and developmental prospects. Although the tender may not explicitly target SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with robust capabilities in IT consulting, software development, and support services can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and government sector experience, aligning with HMRC's strategic objectives. PA Consulting Services Limited has already been named as a supplier, signifying the competitive nature of the procurement process for well-established firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accelerated Innovation Partner Contract

Notice Description

DALAS Design Services Council - Accelerated Innovation Partner Contract. Requirement from HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC) CDIO for a NewCo approach. Requirements for an accelerated innovation partner to provide collaboration and design deliverables for a NewCo within CDIO. The total contract value has been updated to reflect an approved contract variation implemented under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The scope and nature of the contracted deliverables remain unchanged.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72e9d24a-9c85-478d-9362-30a81c1bc694
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73af6af-9462-4a40-95f5-42503665a7f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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
£935,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 16 May 2026 1-6 months
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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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