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HMRC Security - CSTS TRINITY Project Services

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "HMRC Security - CSTS TRINITY Project Services" has been completed, with H M Revenue & Customs as the contracting authority. This contract, valued at £17,000,000, falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on cyber security services. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, indicative of a selective process. The contract is set to occur within the United Kingdom, commencing on 15th July 2024 and ending on 14th July 2026. The awarding of this contract was published on 25th July 2024, following the tender period, which concluded on 8th March 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on cyber security solutions. It allows for growth opportunities by providing a long-term engagement with a substantial budget, fostering advancements in IT consulting, software development, Internet security, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could have competed for this tender, especially if they possess the capability to handle large-scale projects within a highly sensitive and critical sector such as information security. The successful supplier, PA Consulting Services Limited, underscores the necessity for established and well-resourced companies to deliver on such prestigious contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMRC Security - CSTS TRINITY Project Services

Notice Description

IT Cyber Security Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80b89f9a-5a05-421d-9dc1-f1597a575a4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b66821-93f1-4211-bbc6-1b18f216b671
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
SME
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
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2026 1-2 years
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
2
Supplier Names

PA CONSULTING (UK

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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