Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
H M Revenue & Customs
Trinity Bridge House, 2 Dearmans Place
Salford
M3 2 BS
Contact
Catherine Moore
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://service.ariba.com/Register.aw/109552072/aw?awh=r&awssk=tKTJXpan&dard=1&ancdc=1
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://service.ariba.com/Register.aw/109552072/aw?awh=r&awssk=tKTJXpan&dard=1&ancdc=1
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Direct and Indirect taxation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Cryptoasset Investigation tools
Reference number
SR1512328556
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is the UK's tax, payments and customs authority and collects the money that pays for the UK's public services and helps families and individuals with targeted financial support.
FIS is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations into the most serious fraud, money laundering, and wrongdoing, working to protect funding for UK public services, investigate the most harmful tax frauds and criminals, and ensure that none are beyond our reach.
While traditional money laundering methods are still favoured by criminals, technology is transforming the financial services landscape. With the growth of the digital economy, money launderers are looking to exploit these new technologies due to their increasing prominence, their relative ease of use, and most importantly the consistent lack of transparency.
HMRC are considering the future of cryptoasset investigation services and would like to invite suppliers to provide an in-depth overview of the types of crypoassets and cryptoasset investigation tools & and ancillary services in the markets, as well as some strategic insight as to what this fast-growing market may evolve into as it matures.
It is envisaged that the procurement for cryptoasset investigation services will launch in July/August 2023, post market engagement days (planned for w/c 17/07 but STC), Please note that this Procurement may not progress in this or any other format and is subject to the relevant internal Governance and approvals.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HMRC are considering the future of cryptoasset investigation services and would like to invite suppliers to provide an in-depth overview of the types of crypoassets and cryptoasset investigation tools & and ancillary services in the markets, as well as some strategic insight as to what this fast-growing market may evolve into as it matures.
It is envisaged that the procurement for cryptoasset investigation services will launch in July/August 2023, post market engagement days (planned for w/c 17/07 but STC), Please note that this Procurement may not progress in this or any other format and is subject to the relevant internal Governance and approvals.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
12 month initial term with 12 month optional extension period
two.2.14) Additional information
HMRC is issuing this PIN in order to:
1. Advise the Blockchain and Technology Industry that HMRC is considering undertaking a tendering exercise to award a new contract for the provision of Crypto fraud investigation tools
2. Request information from the market on best practice implementation and implementation periods
3. Current capabilities
4. Future capabilities
5.Market insight on industry direction of travel
6. Identify common Social Value themes across the market to inform the Commercial approach to this exercise
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 August 2023
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
HMRC invite interested parties to register using the guidance below.
This requirement will be met by an eSourcing RfI using HMRC SAP Ariba. Please can you ensure you are registered with the HMRC SAP Ariba to gain access to the RfI documentation which will contain full details.
If you are not already registered, the registration link is: http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full
As part of the registration process you will receive a system generated email asking you to activate your SAP Ariba supplier account by verifying your email address. Once you have completed the activation process you will receive a further email by return confirming the 'registration process is now complete' and providing you with 'your organisation's account ID' number. If an email response from HMRC is not received within one working day of your request, please re-contact sapariba.hmrcsupport@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk (after first checking your spam in-box) notifying non-receipt and confirming when your registration request was first made.
Once you have obtained 'your organisation's account ID' number, please email catherine.moore@hmrc.gov.uk and cc in jonathon.carterhume@hmrc.gov.uk and e.procurement@hmrc.gov.uk with your account ID number. Once you have complied with the foregoing you will receive an e-mail confirming access to the RfI. Further information about HMRC's procurement tool SAP Ariba, a Suppliers Guide and general information about supplying to HMRC is available on the HMRC website: www.hmrc.gov.uk/about/supplying.htm . If you have already registered on SAP Ariba then you may also need to re-register on HMRC's SAP Ariba in order to be added to the event.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
HMRC
Trinity Bridge House
Salford
M3 5BS
Country
United Kingdom