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title: "IBM Co-pilot Opportunities IHT"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c71f3ea-b435-48a7-af69-941f44296e9c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# IBM Co-pilot Opportunities IHT

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c71f3ea-b435-48a7-af69-941f44296e9c

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by H M Revenue & Customs involves the tender titled "IBM Co-pilot Opportunities IHT" aimed at developing Co-Pilot prompts for IHT analysis. This contract falls under the IT services category, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a focus on services delivered in the United Kingdom. Currently in the award stage, this direct award contract through a framework method was published on 16 March 2026, with the contract successfully starting on 2 February 2026 and set to conclude by 15 April 2026. The contract, valued at £214,078.50, was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consultancy and software development, especially those that can deliver high-value tech solutions for tax analysis. As a direct award framework, it is well-suited for large enterprises with established capabilities in similar IT services. Although the procurement method does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, it is an advantageous contract for those with the requisite scale and experience in handling complex IT projects. The involvement of a well-established buyer like H M Revenue & Customs also ensures credibility and potential for long-term association in public sector technology initiatives.

## Notice

Developing Co-Pilot prompts to enable IHT analysis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9014b95-a6f6-4241-9f19-172eea8e4441 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Framework Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 15 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,078 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,078 |
| 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9014b95-a6f6-4241-9f19-172eea8e4441

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9014b95-a6f6-4241-9f19-172eea8e4441
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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