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COTAX Modernisation

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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08 Jul 2026 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), located at 100 Parliament Street, London, sought the modernisation of the Corporation Tax (COTAX) technical services under the title "COTAX Modernisation." This process, classified in the IT services category, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender stage is complete, the award phase was active, with Capgemini UK Plc as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £29,800,000, runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, covering the entire United Kingdom, with the award being published on 8th July 2026.

This project presents substantial opportunities for large IT service providers experienced in consulting, software development, internet, and technical support. It is a significant engagement with HMRC, allowing for the potential improvement of current systems and the establishment of a pivotal relationship with one of the UK's major government bodies. Companies that have the capacity to handle extensive projects and seek to reinforce their public sector portfolios will find this tender beneficial for business expansion and establishing further opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COTAX Modernisation

Notice Description

Modernisation and Support of the Corporation Tax (COTAX) technical services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d1a4fb-3601-4017-a3b4-557376a0ca3c
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
£29,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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