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title: "Customs Intermediary Voluntary Standard Provision"
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# Customs Intermediary Voluntary Standard Provision

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e01735a1-8eba-46c3-80ce-30399c9eace4

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## Summary

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), located in Liverpool, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Customs Intermediary Voluntary Standard Provision" contract. The procurement falls under the Business services category, specifically covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a total value of £150,000. The contract, awarded to BSI Standards Limited, was executed through a Direct Award - Short Form Contract method. The contract period commenced on 14 August 2024 and will extend until 13 August 2025, with an option for an additional six-month extension. The relevant procurement stage is Award, with the award date being 8 August 2024.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in customs intermediary services, specifically those that can provide compliance with voluntary standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in these tenders, given the contract's emphasis on SME suitability. Participation in such contracts allows businesses to gain visibility, build a relationship with a key government authority like HMRC, and enhance their portfolio by delivering pivotal services in the customs intermediary sector.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. This contract is for the provision of a Customs Intermediary Voluntary Standard. The initial contract period is to support a twelve-month period with an option to extend for an additional six-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51621b51-b0cc-46a2-aa88-2d94c228b2a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award - Short Form Contract |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2024 - 13 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L2 0RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSI STANDARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 18:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51621b51-b0cc-46a2-aa88-2d94c228b2a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51621b51-b0cc-46a2-aa88-2d94c228b2a9
  30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff0f2c1c-bbe1-4997-9787-8b5d7b12bf69

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