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MaxMind IP Geolocation Data Contract Renewal

H M Revenue & Customs

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12 Oct 2026 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) procured continued access to IP geolocation databases and related IP intelligence services for internal operational use. The requirement is for data and associated intelligence capabilities, rather than general database software or a broader data-management project. Delivery is specified for the United Kingdom. The award description identifies MaxMind, Inc. as a US corporation, and the selected supplier is based in the United States. The buying organisation is HMRC.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to MaxMind, Inc. on 10 September 2026. The award value is £77,625; the original tender estimate gave a range of £77,625 to £82,800, while the contract description states US$103,500 for the initial three-year term. The contract runs from 5 September 2026 to 4 September 2029. HMRC used a supplier end-user licence agreement renewal amendment, extending an existing agreement through its seventh amendment and renewal agreement. This was a renewal with the incumbent supplier, rather than an open competition. The tender closed on 27 August 2026. The opportunity was marked unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For suppliers that did not win, this award demonstrates HMRC's continuing need for commercial IP geolocation databases and associated intelligence services for internal operational use. A credible competitor would need to provide dependable, maintained geolocation data and useful related IP intelligence, with licensing terms that support organisational use over a multi-year period. The selection of MaxMind through an amendment to an existing end-user licence agreement indicates that continuity with an established service and compatibility with the buyer's current arrangements were relevant in this procurement. The stated SME and VCSE suitability flags mean smaller providers and social enterprises should carefully assess whether they can meet the buyer's expected scale and licensing requirements. The requirement is specific to IP geolocation and intelligence, not general database management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MaxMind IP Geolocation Data Contract Renewal

Notice Description

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has awarded a contract to MaxMind, Inc. for the continued provision of IP geolocation databases and associated IP intelligence services. The contract renews HMRC's access to MaxMind services under an existing End User Licence Agreement through a Seventh Amendment and Renewal Agreement. The agreement provides a three-year term commencing on 5 September 2026 and ending on 4 September 2029. The services support HMRC's operational requirements through the provision of IP geolocation data and related intelligence capabilities for internal use. The contract value for the initial three-year term is US$103,500.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4c66aee-329c-4d40-a70f-a1a9bbb107e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb387258-6101-4697-8ded-f0bc7242c2ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Supplier EULA Renewal Amendment
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

48612000 - Database-management system

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,625 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2026 - 4 Sep 2029 3-4 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
Postcode Area
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

MaxMind

Further Information

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