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Automation Platform Services

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs, located in London, England, has completed a procurement process for Automation Platform Services, which includes professional services for managing the platform, building new solutions, and providing licences. This project falls under the category of software package and information systems, with additional emphasis on information technology services, system and support services, and software development services. The procurement method was selective, as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of approximately £65.7 million. The tender period concluded on 27th May 2025, and the contract will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031. The award was confirmed on 4th March 2026, with CapGemini UK PLC chosen as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large businesses engaged in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in software development and systems management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were not considered suitable for this contract. The project presents a chance for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in automation platforms and software solutions. Companies with the capacity to manage significant contracts over extended periods will find this an attractive opportunity, boasting a noteworthy financial scale and the prestige of working alongside a major governmental department.

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Notice Title

Automation Platform Services

Notice Description

A contract to provide professional services for the running of the Automation Platform and building of new solutions, as well as the provision of licences for the platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d78eccc-69c9-4463-8094-97f29506cb1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186559cb-119a-43a6-8199-5b5435659e56
Current Stage
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

72250000 - System and support services

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,460,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,688,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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