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title: "Discovery as a Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17cb52e7-894f-4c3e-bfab-f52160c3d688"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2020-07-21"
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# Discovery as a Service

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17cb52e7-894f-4c3e-bfab-f52160c3d688

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Discovery as a Service" was conducted by H M Revenue & Customs, focusing on the industry category of research and development services. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was officially made on 26 June 2020, with a contracted value of £2,385,313, and the contract period runs from 29 June 2020 to 28 June 2021. The delivery location specified is Telford, England, and the tender period ended on 9 April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), engaged in research and development services and consultancy. Companies that specialise in innovative solutions, data analysis, or technology services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The collaboration with H M Revenue & Customs underscores the potential for growth within this sector, highlighting the importance of agile and responsive service providers in meeting governmental needs.

## Notice

Discovery as a Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dde81bd0-7e99-4514-8b5b-3b1063cd7e65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2020 - 28 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,385,313 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,385,313 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2020 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dde81bd0-7e99-4514-8b5b-3b1063cd7e65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dde81bd0-7e99-4514-8b5b-3b1063cd7e65
  21st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6c5414f6-0b8a-45e5-8d8b-8ea8c6805831

## Provenance

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