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title: "ECS Cloud FinOps Tooling"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b48a7336-6044-429f-817b-33565d39d438"
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buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2024-11-14"
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# ECS Cloud FinOps Tooling

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b48a7336-6044-429f-817b-33565d39d438

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## Summary

The H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently completed a procurement for an ECS Cloud FinOps Tooling to enhance its ability to govern, control, and manage multi-cloud provider spend. The contract, awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited, falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code 48000000) with additional classification in IT services (CPV code 72000000). The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25 October 2024 and the contract period from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2028. The total value of the contract is £2,639,192.20, and the services will be delivered in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud financial operations management and IT services. Given the substantial contract value and duration, it provides an excellent opportunity for SMEs to partner and grow under HMRC’s stringent requirements. The requirements include providing enhanced visibility and optimisation of cloud spending, which is crucial for businesses in cloud services and software solutions looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

A Cloud FinOps tool to enable HMRC/CDIO to effectively govern, control and manage its multi-Cloud provider spend. To enable visibility into our Cloud spend so that we can drive more efficient consumption and optimise costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fac5a3d-8700-413c-9814-58b3681e074c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,639,192 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,639,192 |
| 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 | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

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

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fac5a3d-8700-413c-9814-58b3681e074c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fac5a3d-8700-413c-9814-58b3681e074c
  14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06999bb9-c8e2-45b4-a9d6-20e98b25fe6a

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