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29 Jun 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs completed the procurement process titled "IBM IHT AI Risking", classified under the industry category "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support", which focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in risk assessment. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. It concluded with an award on 16th June 2026, following earlier tender activities that ended on 13th April 2026. The total contract value amounts to £285,173.95, with the contract period spanning from 20th April 2026 to 12th July 2026. This procurement was conducted within the United Kingdom, more specifically linked with the operations of H M Revenue & Customs located in London.

This contracting opportunity highlights substantial business growth potential in the IT services sector, particularly for companies specialising in AI-driven solutions. Large-scale service providers, much like IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED, which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit from similar procurement processes. Such opportunities cater primarily to businesses equipped to deliver high-level IT consulting and software development, aligning with government needs for sophisticated AI applications in risk management. Companies seeking to collaborate within framework agreements will find this procurement method advantageous for securing significant government contracts.

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Notice Title

IBM IHT AI Risking

Notice Description

IBM IHT AI Risking

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79e2c32f-1945-4329-9b13-ab7009918b5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bed6a514-66af-48a1-978d-ebc9f24d2a99
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

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
£285,173 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,173 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 12 Jul 2026 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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