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title: "EIS API Management Gateway"
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# EIS API Management Gateway

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c9f14c9-b486-40cf-8f1c-a6091ae9b97c

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has completed the procurement process for the "EIS API Management Gateway" project, with the winning bid awarded to Softcat PLC. The procurement falls under the Software package and information systems category, with additional classifications covering a range of IT services including networking, document creation, and business transaction software. This call-off from a framework agreement involved a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, runs from 24th January 2025 to 23rd January 2027 and aims to support HMRC's internal API strategy. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13th December 2024 and the award date on 20th December 2024. The primary location for delivery is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software and IT services, especially those specialising in API management, networking, and productivity software. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, given HMRC's suitability preferences. The framework nature of this procurement means that businesses capable of delivering comprehensive IT solutions and support will find this contract particularly advantageous. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain recognition, and establish long-term relationships with a major government entity like HMRC.

## Notice

A framework competition for Kong Enterprise, an off-the-shelf product that provides API Management (including API Developer portal functionality) and API Gateway functionality to meet the needs of HMRCs internal API strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948982a5-ce5c-4fc8-891d-69a0b6c706a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 23 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948982a5-ce5c-4fc8-891d-69a0b6c706a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948982a5-ce5c-4fc8-891d-69a0b6c706a9
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11e9a487-eaf6-42bc-8efa-2b41200fb1bf

## Provenance

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