Planning

Journals, Subscriptions and Newspapers

HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Planning

22 Jul 2025 at 10:16

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is planning a procurement process for the engagement of a supplier to manage annual online subscriptions. This initiative, titled "Journals, Subscriptions and Newspapers," focuses on services related to subscription services, classified under CPV 79980000, with a procurement stage in planning. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is conducted via the HMRC's SAP Ariba eSourcing Portal. The tender period is scheduled to end on 12th September 2025, with the award decision expected by 26th September 2025, and the contract period running from 3rd October 2025 to 2nd October 2030. The estimated contract value is £1,302,000 gross, equivalent to £1,085,000 net, and the services are to be primarily delivered within the UK.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses that specialise in intermediary services, online subscription management, and digital content supply. Companies experienced in negotiating and managing online access agreements, particularly those providing insights and data in the oil and gas sector, will find this tender particularly beneficial. This process is ideal for businesses capable of providing wide-ranging subscription solutions, ensuring seamless service delivery, and securing cost-effective renewal quotes. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to expand their clientele within the government sector and enhance their reputation by partnering with a central government authority like HMRC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Journals, Subscriptions and Newspapers

Notice Description

HMRC is seeking to engage a Supplier to act as a third-party in the procuring of annual online subscriptions on behalf of HMRC. The successful supplier will act as an intermediary between HMRC and subscription providers, being responsible for engaging with the suppliers for the annual subscription, securing renewal quotes, creating purchase requests and paying the supplier. The supplier will need to have the capacity to engage directly with the providers of the online subscriptions to secure renewal quotes and the best price, and to ensure the renewal process is completed without any gap in service. Whilst LB (Large Business) are the highest value user of this contract, other business areas also utilise this contract to acquire annual subscriptions such as Financial Times etc. Subscriptions to include but are not limited to: * Oil and Gas pricing agencies who supply data that is required in order for us to produce statutory Oil and Gas valuations on a monthly basis, * Other subscriptions which provide valuable insight into the world of Oil and Gas. * Annual subscriptions such as Financial Times etc. Examples of current subscriptions LB Scotland and Northern Ireland: Argus European Natural Gas online service Argus Web Service (Argus Crude Desktop via Argus Direct) Energy Voice (14 users) online service Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS) - ICIS Chemical World Crude Report. Platts Market Data - Crude and Refined Package Wood Mackenzie Research (package) Other HMRC Users: Glasses online (WMBC Mid-size Business) The Times online (Press Office) The Daily Telegraph (Press Office) PR Week (Press Office) The Journal, WORLDecr ( CP&S) Broadcast (LB London) Screen International (LB London)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056390
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041897-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,085,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,085,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Chloe Hobbs
Contact Email
chloe.hobbs1@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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