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title: "Platform Services and Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d163ed1-0588-418b-af2b-69781f24dd0f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# Platform Services and Support

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d163ed1-0588-418b-af2b-69781f24dd0f

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs has completed the procurement process for "Platform Services and Support" in the IT services category, with a focus on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method was selective, calling-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 20 August 2023. The contract, valued at £60,000,000, is set to run from 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2025, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the United Kingdom, overseen by James Gadsby for HMRC.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its IT services focus and substantial contract value. The successful bidder, EQUAL EXPERTS UK LIMITED, possesses the expertise required to meet HMRC's needs. SMEs specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support should consider such opportunities to expand their portfolios and build long-term relationships with large government entities like HMRC for future projects.

## Notice

IT The initial term is 2 years, with an optional 1 year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7392aa2f-8a7d-47d3-ad01-d24349f43f27 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUAL EXPERTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 12:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7392aa2f-8a7d-47d3-ad01-d24349f43f27
- 10 Sep 2024 at 12:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7392aa2f-8a7d-47d3-ad01-d24349f43f27
- 7 Dec 2023 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7392aa2f-8a7d-47d3-ad01-d24349f43f27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7392aa2f-8a7d-47d3-ad01-d24349f43f27
  7th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbcdd817-68ae-4eb4-b23d-cd757c521ae9
  Contract

## Provenance

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