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title: "DALAS Design Services Council NewCo problem statement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3b72349-794a-4145-a019-25a52299585c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# DALAS Design Services Council NewCo problem statement

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3b72349-794a-4145-a019-25a52299585c

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has completed the awarding process for a contract titled "DALAS Design Services Council NewCo problem statement", falling under the IT services sector. The procurement, conducted through a competitive quotation method below threshold, was classified under the CPV code 72000000, indicating a focus on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. This procurement process was intended for implementation in the United Kingdom, with significant dates including the tender period ending on 12 August 2025 and the contract scheduled to run from 7 October 2025 to 6 November 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly within the IT services industry, offering potential for business expansion through collaboration with a government department like HMRC. The award was made to PA Consulting Services Limited, a large-scale enterprise, indicative of the competitive nature of this procurement. SMEs in IT consulting or software development can benefit from similar opportunities by leveraging their expertise in government contracts that encourage competition below the standard procurement threshold.

## Notice

DALAS Framework, Design Services Council problem statement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da565e19-51b0-4d2c-a142-29b69f5f8a1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 6 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da565e19-51b0-4d2c-a142-29b69f5f8a1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da565e19-51b0-4d2c-a142-29b69f5f8a1f
  2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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