This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 13:44

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 10:05

Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 15:25

Planning

07 Oct 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) focused on acquiring a "Pre-Recorded Video Interviewing Platform" to enhance their recruitment processes. The procurement took place in London, conducted under central government guidelines, with key deadlines between 2025 and 2026. The procedure transitioned from planning, through tender, to the award stage on 3rd June 2026. The procurement method employed was an open, competitive flexible procedure, with the entire contract term set for three years and two optional one-year extensions, culminating potentially by 12th May 2031. The procurement's legal framework was governed by the UK Procurement Act 2023, and it targeted the industry category related to IT services and recruitment solutions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital recruitment and software services to expand their market reach. Companies capable of delivering user-friendly, scalable, and secure video interviewing solutions are particularly well-suited to take advantage of this contract. The focus on a broad capability to handle high-volume recruitment campaigns and provide detailed data management features indicates a need for robust software solutions. Additionally, businesses that align with HMRC's compliance requirements and have a proven track record in delivering digital platforms will find this an ideal opportunity for growth and establishing a presence in government procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pre-Recorded Video Interviewing

Notice Description

The solution is a digital interview software that enables candidates to record responses to pre-set interview questions at their convenience. Recruiters then use this to review these responses asynchronously, allowing for greater flexibility and efficiency in managing high-volume recruitment campaigns.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract includes optional extensions for two separate periods of 12 months each. The breakdown of the potential extensions is: Initial Term: 3 years Optional Extensions: +12 months +12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052414-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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

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


CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48218000 - License management software package

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£543,390 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 12 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

SCC (UK

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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