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title: "Access to Futures Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc31b610-7ac3-4d75-8232-a8506cfb8028"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Access to Futures Platform

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc31b610-7ac3-4d75-8232-a8506cfb8028

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Access to Futures Platform" contract, managed by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), involved a direct award totalling £15,120 for software package and information systems. The contract was initiated on 25th October 2021 and will run until 25th October 2022. This award is part of the services category, specifically aimed at providing access to the Futures Platform Ltd's online database for trend content and collaboration, with delivery to the United Kingdom. The procurement method was classified as Other - Direct Award, corresponding to the tender stage completed on 1st October 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software development and information systems. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions for data management and trend analysis are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the ongoing need for technological advancements in public sector operations, there is a growing demand for suppliers who can deliver comprehensive online tools, offering a competitive edge to those who possess niche expertise in this field.

## Notice

To provide access to Futures Platform Ltd's online database of more than 700 global phenomena and give HMRC the ability to create direct exports of trend content and/or collaboration work results.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d111f9e-aa5e-403d-a75c-64c7c8135c13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2021 - 25 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,120 |
| 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 | FUTURES PLATFORM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2021 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d111f9e-aa5e-403d-a75c-64c7c8135c13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d111f9e-aa5e-403d-a75c-64c7c8135c13
  8th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf020919-2db4-4d57-8560-47a22f2dfa80

## Provenance

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