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17 Jun 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by HM Revenue & Customs, headquartered at 100 Parliament Street, London, focused on procuring a specialist software solution to provide comprehensive tax news coverage. This is especially vital for their International Policy teams working on Tax Treaties. The contract, titled "Tax Notes (Tax Analysts)," falls under the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, and support services. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded to TAX ANALYSTS on 3rd June 2026. This contract spans from 3rd June 2026 to 2nd June 2027 and includes potential extensions up to six months. The procurement method applied was a direct procurement approach, below the threshold without competition.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, especially those capable of offering solutions in tax news coverage. Companies that can provide innovative digital tools to support governmental tax administration and legal requirements would find opportunities for collaboration and growth. Moreover, SMEs like TAX ANALYSTS, located in Falls Church, United States, exemplify the potential for small to medium enterprises to participate and secure contracts in the international public procurement landscape. This current procurement highlights strategic opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their services to public sectors in the United Kingdom.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tax Notes (Tax Analysts)

Notice Description

This requirement is for a specialist software solution that provides comprehensive and impartial coverage of tax news. It is used by colleagues within Tax Administration and Legal, and is considered essential for International Policy teams, particularly those working on Tax Treaties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057002-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,244 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TAX ANALYSTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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