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02 Jun 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS (HMRC) awarding the "GVMS Bridging Contract" for IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract pertains to sustaining the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) within the Critical National Infrastructure sector, vital for Border Services Delivery. The procurement process falls under the "Award" stage, with the contract awarded to Tecknuovo Ltd on 18th May 2026. It entails a maximum value of £9 million, with the contract term stretching from 1st June to 30th November 2026. The procurement method was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the service delivery region is England, UK.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the IT sector, especially SMEs, given its focus on software development and support services. Businesses that specialise in critical application development and infrastructure support would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The involvement of HMRC also points to the importance and potential for gaining further governmental contracts in the future, making this tender a valuable opportunity to establish a foothold in public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GVMS Bridging Contract

Notice Description

G-Cloud 14 Bridging contract for the provision of an interim application development and support service to sustain and stabilise the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS), a Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) service, while wider Border Services Delivery (BSD) commercial arrangements are put in place. This ensures continuity of delivery and live service protection for GVMS during a defined transition period. The maximum total contract value is PS9m, inclusive of any optional extension, with an initial contract term of 6 months and the option to extend for a further 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bcec0f6-660b-468c-96f5-30d367f8e00a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0bc60c7-1ede-45ec-b007-9e549b25467a
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
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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 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
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECKNUOVO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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