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title: "Cryptoasset Investigation Services"
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# Cryptoasset Investigation Services

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db6ac8fd-8bd5-4d9e-9b74-896cf26633ab

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has concluded the procurement process for "Cryptoasset Investigation Services" to support key business areas in tracking and tracing cryptocurrency transactions related to high-value fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, and recovery investigations. The contract, awarded under an open procedure above the threshold, was completed with Chainalysis UK Limited, a large-scale supplier. The procurement spans the analytical or scientific software package, software supply services, and investigation and security services categories. The contract period begins on 25 March 2024 and ends on 1 April 2025, with a total contract value of £1,029,336 GBP. The procurement was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in software development, particularly those adept in forensic and data analytics technologies. Companies that focus on providing investigation and security services, especially in the financial technology sector, will find this contract particularly rewarding. The emphasis on tracking cryptocurrency transactions showcases the increasing demand for sophisticated software solutions capable of addressing modern challenges in financial fraud and compliance. SMEs with innovative solutions in these industries will find this procurement a potential avenue to expand their market reach and contribute to crucial government operations.

## Notice

This product is used to support several key business areas, the tool enables HMRC to track and trace Cryptocurrency transactions of relevance to high value fraud, tax evasion, money-laundering and recovery investigations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a28e62-ada7-4819-a342-d380910eec6f |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,029,336 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £955,300 |
| 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 | CHAINALYSIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 14:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a28e62-ada7-4819-a342-d380910eec6f
- 12 Mar 2025 at 13:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a28e62-ada7-4819-a342-d380910eec6f
- 12 Mar 2025 at 13:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a28e62-ada7-4819-a342-d380910eec6f
- 11 Sep 2024 at 10:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a28e62-ada7-4819-a342-d380910eec6f
- 2 Sep 2024 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a28e62-ada7-4819-a342-d380910eec6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a28e62-ada7-4819-a342-d380910eec6f
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7eb4435f-7ed3-4fb1-94e3-b27bc642c498

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