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title: "Online News Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c89e335-54b2-45a8-a60d-a4ef03585935"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2024-10-21"
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# Online News Subscription

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c89e335-54b2-45a8-a60d-a4ef03585935

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has awarded a contract titled "Online News Subscription" to Probrand Limited. This contract, classified under Programming services of application software (CPV: 72212000), involves the provision of a subscription to an online platform for up to 5000 HMRC analysts, based in the United Kingdom, to access news and business enterprise content. The procurement process, which was selective and used a call-off from a framework agreement, progressed through the tender stage to the award stage, culminating on 24th September 2024. The contract period starts on 1st October 2024 and ends on 30th September 2025 with a total value of £357,337.20.

This tender opens up growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software programming and application services. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish long-term relationships with prominent government entities like HMRC, which could lead to further similar contracts. SMEs that have capabilities in providing scalable online software platforms for professional use and can meet specific standards and deadlines are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes.

## Notice

Subscription to an online platform where news and business enterprise content is complied and can be accessed by up to 5000 HMRC analysts as part of their roles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f9eb7e-b87e-4c3c-809d-869b03518159 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £357,337 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £357,337 |
| 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 | PROBRAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212000 - Programming services of application software

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f9eb7e-b87e-4c3c-809d-869b03518159

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f9eb7e-b87e-4c3c-809d-869b03518159
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0b267fd-228e-400f-a129-ee04f352b3e4

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