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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GVMS Bridging Contract" was completed by H M Revenue & Customs, located in London, England. This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with the procurement employing a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract aims to sustain and stabilise the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) during a transition period while new commercial arrangements for wider Border Services Delivery are finalised. The award was made to Tecknuovo Ltd, with a total contract value of £9 million. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2026, following a tender period that ended on 11th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT consulting and software development. Smaller enterprises, or SMEs, are particularly well-suited to leverage this contract due to its nature as a call-off from a framework agreement, allowing for a streamlined process and steady workflow throughout the contract period. Companies that can provide reliable application development and support services could find valuable growth opportunities by engaging in such contractual arrangements, assisting in critical national infrastructure services such as the GVMS. The stability and continuity offered by the bridging contract allow businesses to establish a foothold in a critical sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in future procurement processes.

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), 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
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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