Tender

Software Subscription Services (Harmonised System Code Lookup)

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is in the tender stage of procuring Software Subscription Services for a Harmonised System Code Lookup. This contract, valued at £200,000, falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet services, and support. The procurement process is under an open procedure with a submission deadline of 17th March 2025. Key dates include registration of interest by 10th March 2025 and bid opening on 18th March 2025. The procurement will be conducted electronically through the DBT's e-tendering platform, Jaggaer, and involves the delivery location across the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those capable of providing API solutions for importers to determine correct Harmonised System codes and tariffs. Companies with expertise in integrating technical digital solutions with corporate functions, facilitating user acceptance testing, and developing training materials are well-suited to compete. The selected supplier will play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing manual processes within the department, potentially securing a contract with an initial 12-month period and an optional extension of up to 12 months.

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Notice Title

Software Subscription Services (Harmonised System Code Lookup)

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a requirement for an API that can be used to help importers to find a Harmonised System (HS) code and right tariff for their products. This HS code enables them to describe their products and find the right tariff. To access this procurement, please follow the link provided to register on DBT's e-tendering platform, Jaggaer. Once registered, search for "Project_4546" and / or Software Subscription Licences (Harmonised System Code Lookup).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a requirement for an API that can be used to help importers to find a Harmonised System (HS) code and right tariff for their products. This HS code enables them to describe their products and find the right tariff. The supplier will provide critical expertise to bridge the gap between the technical digital teams and Finance, manage engagement, and oversee the rollout. Key tasks include facilitating user acceptance testing, managing risks, developing training, and ensuring smooth integration with other corporate functions. This work is essential to improving operational efficiency, and reducing reliance on manual processes. the supplier will also provide access to query APIs and web-based applications as transactions, to return an HS-6, HS8, and HS10 code from the submission of a narrative product description for international markets (e.g., capability to convert free text search information into specific Harmonised System (HS) codes). The contract shall be for an initial period of 12 months, with the contractual option to extend by up to a further twelve (12) months. The requirement has an estimated value of PS100,000 (excluding VAT) per year over the 2 year duration (PS200,000 in total, including optional extension). DBT is using e-tendering for this procurement which means this Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the forms for submitting a response are only available in electronic form which can be accessed via your web browser at: https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com. Tenderers should read all the instructions and documents thoroughly and follow the defined processes to comply with our requirements.

Renewal: The contract can be extended by up to a further twelve (12) months, by agreement between the parties, which is included in the total contract value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04deba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004958-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

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