Software Subscription Services (Harmonised System Code Lookup)

Concepts

• information technology
• consultancy services
• software programming
• data services
• computer services
• harmonised system
• code lookup
• (harmonised system code lookup
• specific harmonised system (hs) codes
• system

Location

United Kingdom:

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Department for Business & Trade

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Description

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).

Total Quantity or Scope

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 £100,000 (excluding VAT) per year over the 2 year duration (£200,000 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 Options

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.

CPV 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

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Suppliers interested in this opportunity are required to register their interest by 10th March 2025. To register, please send an email to Commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk with the subject line "Registration of Interest for the Provision of Software Subscription licence Harmonised System Code Lookup." For any questions or clarifications, please use the same email address. Potential suppliers are also asked to register on the DBT e-tendering platform to ensure they receive all future tender documents and communications. To complete your registration, please click on the link to access the portal: https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/ Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your registration.