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29 Jul 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a Call-Off Contract titled "Schools Education Agency Services Call-Off Contract - Tax Facts Programme". This contract involves the provision of educational agency services under HMRC's Tax Facts Programme, set to span from 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2027. The procurement is classified primarily under "Advertising campaign services" with additional classifications under "Marketing services" and "Public relations services". The contract has been awarded to First In Class Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), for the amount of £111,875. The contract will be implemented across the United Kingdom, encompassing regions such as England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses within the advertising, marketing, and public relations sectors, particularly those with expertise in educational programme delivery and development. Businesses that specialise in programme strategy, educational resource development, and stakeholder engagement are well-suited for similar opportunities. The procurement method utilised is selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, which could be beneficial for SMEs and organisations with a focus on innovative educational solutions. Given the national implementation scope, participating businesses can expect to expand their reach and influence within the public sector education services industry.

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Notice Title

Schools Education Agency Services Call-Off Contract - Tax Facts Programme

Notice Description

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has awarded a Call-Off Contract for the provision of Schools Education Agency Services in support of the Tax Facts Programme. The contract will support the national rollout, delivery, maintenance and ongoing development of HMRC's Tax Facts educational programme, including the 16+ Vocational Tax Facts Programme and existing Tax Facts educational resources. The supplier will provide education agency services including programme strategy and planning, educational resource development, stakeholder engagement, communications support, programme evaluation, performance reporting and continuous improvement activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3107e1a-8a91-4880-8dc2-12f40753c079
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91094e8-a69f-4ffb-810a-6230bcef89f0
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,875 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST IN CLASS

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