---
title: "Cryptoasset Investigation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dcb1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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---

# Cryptoasset Investigation Services

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dcb1

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## Summary

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has completed a procurement process for Cryptoasset Investigation Services, awarding a contract to Chainalysis UK Ltd. This procurement falls under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" category and includes elements such as investigative support and associated training. The contract was awarded through an open procedure as per the regulations specified in the legal basis, with the award date being 25 March 2024 and an initial contract value of £477,650. The contract also allows for an extension by a further year, at HMRC's discretion, with services to be delivered across the UK.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for firms specialising in IT services, particularly those offering secure and sophisticated software for cryptoasset investigations. Businesses that provide innovative investigative tools, analytical software packages, and training services will be well-positioned to benefit. The focus on quality, social value, and cost within the award criteria indicates that companies capable of delivering high-quality, socially responsible, and cost-effective solutions will have a competitive edge in securing such government contracts in the future.

## Notice

HMRC have carried out a procurement exercise for cryptoasset investigation services and, following the completion of the process, have awarded a contract for the supply of these services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Cryptoasset Investigation Services via an online solution. Investigative support. Associated training.

Options: There is an option to extend the contract by a further year, exercisable by HMRC only.

Renewal: 12 month initial term with 12 month optional extension period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033347-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,029,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £765,650 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 2BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Rumworth |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CHAINALYSIS; TRM LABS |

## 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
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033347-2024
- 19 Apr 2024 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012761-2024
- 2 Nov 2023 at 10:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032403-2023
- 20 Oct 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031094-2023
- 28 Jun 2023 at 14:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018425-2023
- 27 Jun 2023 at 16:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018308-2023
- 27 Jun 2023 at 10:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018216-2023
- 27 Jun 2023 at 07:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018186-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full
- http://www.gov.uk
- https://service.ariba.com/Register.aw/109552072/aw?awh=r&awssk=tKTJXpan&dard=1&ancdc=1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

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