---
title: "Exempt as per S94 - national security ground"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f17"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054f17.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2025-06-19"
---

# Exempt as per S94 - national security ground

Buyer: HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f17

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves HM Revenue & Customs, a central government authority based in London, United Kingdom, located at 100 Parliament Street. The contract titled "Exempt as per S94 - national security ground" pertains to the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. This process reflects a direct award procurement method under national security grounds as outlined in the Procurement Act. The current stage of procurement is the Award phase, which is pending, with a contract period scheduled from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2030. The standstill period ends on 30th June 2025, allowing for transparency before finalisation.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, especially those with capabilities in consulting and software development. Large-scale organisations with expertise in defence and security operations would be well-suited to engage, given the nature of the contract and its substantial financial value, grossing £12,000,000. Companies able to meet high-security standards and deliver innovative technological solutions can benefit from this long-term engagement, fostering growth and establishing a trusted relationship with a vital government department such as HM Revenue & Customs.

## Notice

Exempt as per S94 - (1)(a) - withheld for the purpose of safeguarding national security

### Procurement Information

Direct award conditions and permissible justifications are set out under Chapter 3 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act. There is justification for a direct award on the grounds set out under paragraph 18 of Schedule 5 where the following conditions are met in relation to the public contract- (a)the contract is a defence and security contract,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033646-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHHELD SECTION94 SUPPLIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 11:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033646-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 13:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033340-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033646-2025
  19th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033340-2025
  18th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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