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title: "Minerva Platform - Technical Validation Ext"
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# Minerva Platform - Technical Validation Ext

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb749cc8-4062-4f6a-af7b-1e8becea5409

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## Summary

The public procurement project titled "Minerva Platform - Technical Validation Ext" was undertaken by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement method used was a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Butterfly Projects Ltd, will run from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2025, and has a value of £300,000. Key dates include the award date on 15th August 2024 and the announcement date on 29th August 2024. The project location is primarily based in SW1A 2BQ, London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in technical validation and product optimisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this project particularly suitable due to its focus on providing technical assurance services that align existing SAS products with HMRC’s needs, and ensuring robust performance through regular assurance to the Programme Board. Companies that can deliver high-quality consulting and support services in a stringent regulatory environment will be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future.

## Notice

The technical assurance service will assist HMRC to act as an "intelligent customer" with regard to optimising the SAS product set for HMRC's need, providing assistance to HMRC product owners, challenging SAS development teams and providing regular assurance to the Programme Board

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67935972-7599-44f7-92ad-7a99eba1f803 |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | BUTTERFLY PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 09:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67935972-7599-44f7-92ad-7a99eba1f803
- 29 Aug 2024 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67935972-7599-44f7-92ad-7a99eba1f803

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67935972-7599-44f7-92ad-7a99eba1f803
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1dc93049-21cc-41aa-ab83-ff530a2f3e43

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