Award

Trader Support Services

HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 11:20

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 17:59

Planning

16 Sep 2024 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has appointed Netcompany UK Limited for the Trader Support Services (TSS) in its latest procurement process, concluding the procurement phase on 16th December 2025. This service aims to provide comprehensive support for the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in line with the Windsor Framework. Classified under 'System and Support Services' within the services category, this contract encompasses the establishment of a digital platform and a customer support system, ensuring traders can effortlessly fulfil customs requirements through a free access model. The procurement method employed was 'Competitive Dialogue,' ensuring a selective process for supplier selection. This contract has an estimated value of £245,186,136 and is expected to last for five years with potential extension options.

The Trader Support Service opens significant avenues for businesses, especially those involved in logistics, customs, and training services, to enhance their capabilities and find new growth opportunities. Companies with innovative digital solutions and robust customer support systems will find this contract beneficial. HMRC’s selective procurement approach emphasised both technical and professional ability, making it crucial for businesses to demonstrate an understanding of the Windsor Framework and capacity to manage the movement of goods efficiently. The procurement process also allows for subcontracting, which provides additional opportunities for smaller businesses or specialist service providers to collaborate with the primary contractor, fostering a network of innovation and growth within the trading and logistics sectors across the UK.

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Notice Title

Trader Support Services

Notice Description

HMRC has appointed a service provider for the Trader Support Service (TSS) to: * provide a free end-to-end support package to manage the processes required to move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland on behalf of traders registered with the service; * educate businesses on the regime for moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including changes introduced by the Windsor Framework, and the steps they need to take to comply with it; and * be available to all sizes of businesses moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The service will include a digital portal to facilitate the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, self-serve guidance and specialist support for meeting customs obligations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The TSS supports traders to submit declarations via a digital platform with self-serve guidance and contact centre support on how to complete digital declarations. The service will be free to access for businesses moving goods between Northern Ireland (NI) and Great Britain (GB) under the Windsor Framework. The Trader Support Service is made up of two key elements: System: A digital platform system to enable traders to submit information to meet requirements under the Windsor Framework. Service: Customer support service, providing information and guidance for businesses on how to submit compliant declarations and the steps they need to take to comply with regulations. The contract services shall run for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria were stated only in the procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049b31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083723-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

80510000 - Specialist training services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£370,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£245,186,136 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Additional Buyers

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

Contact Name
Bhavina Patel, Catherine Moore
Contact Email
bhavina.patel1@hmrc.gov.uk, catherine.moore3@hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETCOMPANY

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