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title: "Prototyping design tool for digital community"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-461538c5-3956-4661-bb95-7062997189b6"
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buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# Prototyping design tool for digital community

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-461538c5-3956-4661-bb95-7062997189b6

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## Summary

HM Revenue & Customs has concluded a public procurement process for the project titled "Prototyping design tool for digital community" in the IT services category, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement stage of this tender is complete. The project involved a call-off from a framework agreement and was conducted using a selective procurement method. Key dates for this procurement included the tender period ending on 15 January 2022, and the contract period starting on 17 January 2022 and ending on 16 January 2026. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc, a large-scale supplier based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, with the total contract value amounting to £137,269.64.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs. Companies specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and digital solutions could leverage this model to explore future projects with government bodies. The requirements for prototyping design tools cater well to businesses that focus on innovative digital services and have the capabilities to support government digital teams. Participating in such tenders not only provides substantial financial benefits but also positions businesses as key players in public sector digital transformation initiatives.

## Notice

Prototyping design tool is required so that digital teams can prototype their services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce00384d-b52e-4b1c-b360-279b8260ec87 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 16 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,269 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,269 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 14:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce00384d-b52e-4b1c-b360-279b8260ec87
- 12 Dec 2022 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce00384d-b52e-4b1c-b360-279b8260ec87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce00384d-b52e-4b1c-b360-279b8260ec87
  14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3aa5408-5aae-4d94-bed6-f83b2221247c

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