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title: "Review of CDS IT Architecture"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4317022c-50c5-4d79-8adb-82e1617248da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2018-02-15"
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# Review of CDS IT Architecture

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4317022c-50c5-4d79-8adb-82e1617248da

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Review of CDS IT Architecture" was conducted by H M Revenue & Customs, focusing on system quality assurance assessment and review services. The contract, which falls under the services industry category, involved a value of £148,390 and was completed on 26 January 2018. The tender method used was selective, with the procurement phase finalised on 30 November 2017, following a tender period that ended on 20 November 2017. The services were to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in IT systems and assurance services, particularly those with experience in transformational projects similar to the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) to Customs Declaration Service (CDS) transition. Large-scale companies with expertise in system quality assessments may find this project particularly relevant, positioning themselves as key competitors in future governmental IT procurement processes.

## Notice

Assurance and advisory work on the CHIEF transformation to CDS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de183ab9-99ee-4dc3-82ec-9f8c3b5bdde6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 26 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,390 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2018 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de183ab9-99ee-4dc3-82ec-9f8c3b5bdde6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de183ab9-99ee-4dc3-82ec-9f8c3b5bdde6
  15th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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