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User Panel Platform - Hosting

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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16 Jun 2021 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "User Panel Platform - Hosting" was conducted by H M Revenue & Customs, focusing on the digital services sector. This tender is classified under the CPV category of platform interconnectivity software package and falls within the services category. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the contract awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 21st May 2021 to 22nd May 2022. The deadline for submitting tenders for this procurement was 30th April 2021, with the complete award announced on 21st May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital services, especially those specialising in user research and platform hosting. Small, medium, and large enterprises, particularly those based outside the UK, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this contract can help providers not only enhance their visibility within government sectors but also foster partnerships that align with the HMRC's long-term strategy to digitise tax services and improve user experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User Panel Platform - Hosting

Notice Description

The HMRC Digital Strategy underpins our vision for the type of organisation we want to be and sets out how we will redesign our services to become a digital organisation. HMRC is a customer-focused delivery organisation and fully intends to meet the Government Standards for designing digital services to meet user needs as outlined by the Government Service Manual. User recruitment is a core part of User research, and forms part of our long term strategy of making tax digital. HMRC need to recruit users for research, both individuals and business customers (small, medium and large) that use or may need to use HMRC's services. We particularly need users outside the UK to enable us to concentrate on our EU Exit projects. This contract is specifically in relation to the hosting of the user panel platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce0fe88-cfb0-42b4-8bba-a451e90674b1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2021 - 22 May 2022 1-2 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
SALFORD
Postcode
M60 9LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQUIZ

Further Information

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