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title: "Credit Ref agency for Criminal and Civil Investigations"
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# Credit Ref agency for Criminal and Civil Investigations

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92f2e73e-afaf-464b-ae20-793c3cae09af

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## Summary

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for a "Credit Ref agency for Criminal and Civil Investigations" aimed at supporting ongoing investigations with relevant financial service information. This tender falls under the financial consultancy services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the contract awarded on 27 May 2021, effective until 26 May 2022. The opportunity had a total estimated value of £100,000, with a minimum threshold of £80,000, and was concluded on 4 January 2021.

The completion of this tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the financial consultancy sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in public procurement. Companies with expertise in providing specialised financial services that align with HMRC's fraud investigation needs would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. This contract not only highlights the potential for ongoing partnerships with government agencies but also the demand for innovative solutions in financial data management and analysis.

## Notice

To help HMRC ensure active investigations obtain relevant financial service information to support ongoing casework activity and to provide useful insights and add value to the business operations. HMRC has awarded a contract for the provision of a Credit Ref agency for Criminal and Civil Investigations. The service provided enables HMRC to obtain specific information through systems and processes to support HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa0bdfd1-92cf-4c72-a8f1-f0e10091698b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2021 - 26 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 12:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa0bdfd1-92cf-4c72-a8f1-f0e10091698b
- 15 Dec 2021 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa0bdfd1-92cf-4c72-a8f1-f0e10091698b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa0bdfd1-92cf-4c72-a8f1-f0e10091698b
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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