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title: "Future UK Borders"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Future UK Borders

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7fa25d4-26b2-4135-bdfd-a8341614ade4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Future UK Borders" was conducted by H M Revenue & Customs, targeting the research and development services industry. The contract, valued at £30,000, aimed to enhance the integration and digitisation of UK border processes. The tender period concluded on 25 August 2017, while the contract period spanned from 31 August 2017 to 30 November 2017. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, indicating a competitive process where multiple suppliers could submit bids.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in border management, digital solutions, and strategic development would be well-positioned to compete. The work involves collaborating with government stakeholders to design and implement improvements, thus opening avenues for innovation and collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

The Border Co-ordination team requires support from an external supplier to work along-side them in the initial phase of strategy development and assist with i) Scope out what is needed to develop a more integrated and 'digitised' UK border, which enables users to have a single, simpler and more efficient process for transporting traffic and goods; ii) Advise on and identify the available design options, tools and technologies to create and deliver the future border; iii) Estimate the potential comparative costs and benefits of these options and the time lines and resources to deliver; iv) Support design events/sessions with stakeholders from across Government (and potentially key external stakeholders).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebee1b5c-6e97-4665-a4d7-833d1ad896e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | ACCENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2017 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebee1b5c-6e97-4665-a4d7-833d1ad896e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebee1b5c-6e97-4665-a4d7-833d1ad896e5
  16th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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