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title: "Architecture Strategy and Design"
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buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# Architecture Strategy and Design

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1cb4115-2838-4ecf-9958-9611b4111d62

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has awarded a contract titled "Architecture Strategy and Design" through a competitive process using DALAS Lot 1. The contract, aimed at providing architecture burst capacity to the Chief Technology & Data Office (CT&DO) of HMRC, falls under the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process, classified as selective and executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage. This contract, valued at £47,500,000, spans from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028, covering the entirety of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large IT service providers, particularly those specialising in consulting and software development. Businesses capable of delivering high-volume architecture services will benefit from the substantial contract value and the long-term engagement with HMRC. The engagement is ideal for firms that can offer scalability and robust support to meet the strategic needs of one of the UK's major government departments. With CGI IT UK Limited being awarded this contract, potential competitors may find it useful to study successful bids for similar selective procurement processes to improve their future proposals.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded via competition through DALAS Lot 1 and is to provide architecture burst capacity to CT&DO HMRC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937ff0e0-d5ec-4aa0-ae6d-fc0a616c7f5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,500,000 |
| 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 | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937ff0e0-d5ec-4aa0-ae6d-fc0a616c7f5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937ff0e0-d5ec-4aa0-ae6d-fc0a616c7f5d
  15th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28e3f2d0-9cb3-4a88-b8a6-b80853bffad2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84b6b924-bfc4-4c03-83cf-dd603c7cef28

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