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title: "Provision of the UK Tobacco Track and Trace System"
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# Provision of the UK Tobacco Track and Trace System

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59b33fd8-85f0-4264-90fb-3f2ee6c6ed09

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## Summary

The tender titled "Provision of the UK Tobacco Track and Trace System," initiated by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), involves the development of a comprehensive traceability system for tobacco products manufactured or imported into the UK. This contract, categorised under industry-specific software packages (CPV code: 48100000), has a total value of £5 million and is being awarded via an Open Concessions Procedure. The public procurement process has recently entered the Award stage, following a successful tender period that ended on 4th August 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 29th October 2021 and will run for five years, concluding on 28th October 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand within the software development and data management sectors. Companies with expertise in creating secure, scalable software solutions, particularly those experienced in compliance with international regulations such as the WHO Protocol on illicit tobacco trade, will find this tender particularly relevant. Participation in this contract could enable providers to enhance their market share by servicing a critical governmental need while contributing to the public health agenda.

## Notice

The UK ratified the WHO Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products in 2018. The Protocol requires parties to implement a traceability system for tobacco products manufactured in or imported into their territory, taking into account regional specific needs and available best practice. The provider's main responsibilities will be to deliver a: -ID issuer service, to ensure tobacco products manufactured in or imported into the UK are marked with a unique identifier -Data repository and router to store data relating to products and which is accessible to HMRC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f91c35-4eb6-4470-bf07-dc9d586c3577 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open Concessions Procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2021 - 28 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | DENTSU AEGIS NETWORK SWITZERLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2021 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f91c35-4eb6-4470-bf07-dc9d586c3577
- 28 May 2021 at 15:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecc18ae-50df-4ef2-a7c6-c602d96b349b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f91c35-4eb6-4470-bf07-dc9d586c3577
  10th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecc18ae-50df-4ef2-a7c6-c602d96b349b
  28th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12b2a9f9-4977-4041-a7dd-eeca6d6e9069

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