Tender

Cryptoasset Investigation Services

  • H M Revenue & Customs

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-031094

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03dcb1

Published 20 October 2023, 4:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

H M Revenue & Customs

100 PARLIAMENT STREET

LONDON

SW1A2BQ

Contact

Ian Anderson

Email

ian.anderson1@hmrc.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI32 - Westminster

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

one.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Commissioners for HM Revenue & Customs

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Tax Authority


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Cryptoasset Investigation Services

Reference number

SR1542554079

two.1.2) Main CPV code

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

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

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.

The procurement event has now launched and will remain open until the closing date of 3pm 17/11/2023, Please note that it is the intention HMRC to award two contracts, although HMRC retains the right to either award only one contract or no contract.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £2,029,500

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package
  • 72268000 - Software supply services
  • 79700000 - Investigation and security services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of Cryptoasset Investigation Services via an online solution.

Investigative support.

Associated training.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 35%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

14

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

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


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

As per the procurement event

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

As per tender documentation

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

As per the procurement event


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-018186

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

17 November 2023

Local time

3:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

17 November 2023

Local time

4:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

HM Revenue & Customs

Manchester

Country

United Kingdom