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IBM Hardware Support Licence Renewal 25-26

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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18 Jul 2025 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "IBM Hardware Support Licence Renewal 25-26" has been completed by the buying organisation, H M Revenue & Customs. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective approach. The contract, valued at £216,983.22, runs from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026, covering services within the United Kingdom. The award stage has been reached, with the award officially published on 18th July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and solutions, to engage with a major government department. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from these opportunities due to the suitability criteria. Competing in such tenders can contribute to business growth and expand a company's portfolio by securing work in the public sector. Boxxe LTD, a large-scale supplier, has already been awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for businesses experienced in managing sizeable IT systems and support roles.

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Notice Title

IBM Hardware Support Licence Renewal 25-26

Notice Description

A solution which provides database auditing capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e50296cd-24dd-48bd-9d10-9eb122d1bb52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea067c9-eb65-4d55-ac81-c44cce8430de
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
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
£216,983 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,983 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 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
James Keighron
Contact Email
james.keighron@hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000 595547

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

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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