Award

Application Testing Services Lot 4

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs as the buying organisation, with the title "Application Testing Services Lot 4." The procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, within the United Kingdom. The process is in the Award stage, dated 5th March 2026, with key dates including the contract period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2031. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

Opportunities for business growth arise through contracts like this particularly for large-scale enterprises, given the complexity and scope of services required. The tender specifically provides an avenue for companies specialising in quality assurance and testing services to leverage their expertise. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of comprehensive IT service provision, such as Coforge UK Limited, who has been awarded the contract, are well-positioned to benefit substantially from such engagements. This reflects a significant investment in technological advancements aimed at enhancing quality and accessibility assurance, presenting key growth prospects for those within the IT sector. The total contract value of £118,260,000 in GBP underscores the lucrative nature of such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Application Testing Services Lot 4

Notice Description

A partner to provide Lead QA & Testing Services. Including: Quality Assurance & Testing Accessibility Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d785844b-4eca-4be4-a63c-58b84b20795d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd0e8c21-0e98-4a74-8fdd-7b82912e70f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£118,260,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,260,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
1
Supplier Name

COFORGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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