This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Aug 2026 at 15:10

Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is currently in the tendering stage for procuring evidential scanning services, an open procurement procedure aimed at selecting a single supplier. The tender falls under the services category and is primarily concerned with document management and scanning services, identified by CPV codes 72512000 and 79999100. The procurement process was initiated on 3rd August 2026, with the tender submission deadline set for 1st September 2026. The service is intended for delivery in the United Kingdom and will support HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service teams by ensuring electronic evidence is preserved accurately. The contract period starts on 27th October 2026 and can extend up to five years, including optional renewals.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in secure document management and scanning services, particularly those capable of adhering to stringent security and accuracy requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they can demonstrate flexibility to manage demand fluctuations and maintain service quality. The open procedure allows for wide competition, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their public sector portfolio by partnering with a prominent governmental body. Companies with expertise in secure facilities management, document integrity, and scalable operations will find this tender particularly aligned with their growth ambitions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Evidential Scanning Services

Notice Description

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is seeking to establish a single supplier for the provision of evidential scanning services. The service will support HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) teams' efforts to bring the most harmful tax evaders to justice. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) requires HMRC to provide its evidence electronically, which, if required, is also used for Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE). Accordingly, the service has specific requirements to preserve the integrity of physical documents, ensure that digital copies are an accurate and complete representation of the original documents, and protect evidential material from loss, damage, tampering or unauthorised access. The Supplier shall provide dedicated secure storage and processing facilities for HMRC material, with access restricted to authorised personnel and used solely for the delivery of the Services. The Supplier must maintain a complete chain of custody for all evidential material throughout receipt, storage, processing, scanning, transfer and disposal activities. Pursuant to Regulation 18(2)(z) of the Procurement Regulations 2024, HMRC has identified the following specific, known risks which cannot be fully quantified, priced, or resolved at the time of contract award, and which may impact the value of this contract: The service will be delivered on an ad hoc and demand led basis, and HMRC does not guarantee any minimum volumes. Demand may fluctuate throughout the contract term as a result of operational, investigative, legislative, or policy-drive factors, including, but not limited to, changes in case volumes, enforcement activity, or wider business needs. These known risks may result in actual volumes and total contract spend being materially higher or lower than the estimated levels provided. Any volumes stated by HMRC in the tender documents are historic and/or indicative estimates only and shall not constitute a commitment or obligation. Suppliers must acknowledge and accept this variability and shall ensure that its capacity, scalability, and commercial arrangements are sufficiently flexible to accommodate fluctuations without adversely affecting service delivery or performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract has a three (3) year initial term and two (2) optional one (1) year extensions, up to a maximum total term of five (5) years. It will be at the sole discretion of HMRC to decide whether the extensions are used.

Planning Information

HMRC has already undertaken early market engagement to understand the capabilities and commercial models available for the scanning of evidential documents via the GCA framework RM6175 Lot 5. The Request for Information (RFI) was issued to the suppliers on the framework solely for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal tender or pre qualification exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073344-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72512000 - Document management services

79999100 - Scanning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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