--- title: "Software Subscription Services (Harmonised System Code Lookup)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04deba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04deba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04deba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04deba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE" published: "2025-02-13" --- # Software Subscription Services (Harmonised System Code Lookup) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04deba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04deba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04deba.json) ## Summary The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is in the tender stage of procuring Software Subscription Services for a Harmonised System Code Lookup. This contract, valued at £200,000, falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet services, and support. The procurement process is under an open procedure with a submission deadline of 17th March 2025. Key dates include registration of interest by 10th March 2025 and bid opening on 18th March 2025. The procurement will be conducted electronically through the DBT's e-tendering platform, Jaggaer, and involves the delivery location across the UK. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those capable of providing API solutions for importers to determine correct Harmonised System codes and tariffs. Companies with expertise in integrating technical digital solutions with corporate functions, facilitating user acceptance testing, and developing training materials are well-suited to compete. The selected supplier will play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing manual processes within the department, potentially securing a contract with an initial 12-month period and an optional extension of up to 12 months. ## Notice The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a requirement for an API that can be used to help importers to find a Harmonised System (HS) code and right tariff for their products. This HS code enables them to describe their products and find the right tariff. To access this procurement, please follow the link provided to register on DBT's e-tendering platform, Jaggaer. Once registered, search for "Project_4546" and / or Software Subscription Licences (Harmonised System Code Lookup). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a requirement for an API that can be used to help importers to find a Harmonised System (HS) code and right tariff for their products. This HS code enables them to describe their products and find the right tariff. The supplier will provide critical expertise to bridge the gap between the technical digital teams and Finance, manage engagement, and oversee the rollout. Key tasks include facilitating user acceptance testing, managing risks, developing training, and ensuring smooth integration with other corporate functions. This work is essential to improving operational efficiency, and reducing reliance on manual processes. the supplier will also provide access to query APIs and web-based applications as transactions, to return an HS-6, HS8, and HS10 code from the submission of a narrative product description for international markets (e.g., capability to convert free text search information into specific Harmonised System (HS) codes). The contract shall be for an initial period of 12 months, with the contractual option to extend by up to a further twelve (12) months. The requirement has an estimated value of PS100,000 (excluding VAT) per year over the 2 year duration (PS200,000 in total, including optional extension). DBT is using e-tendering for this procurement which means this Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the forms for submitting a response are only available in electronic form which can be accessed via your web browser at: https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com. Tenderers should read all the instructions and documents thoroughly and follow the defined processes to comply with our requirements. Renewal: The contract can be extended by up to a further twelve (12) months, by agreement between the parties, which is included in the total contract value. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004958-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72300000 - Data services - 72500000 - Computer-related services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2025 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004958-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com - https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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