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BCS Organisational Membership

HM Revenue & Customs

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: HM Revenue & Customs

Buyer Address: 100 Parliament Street, London, UKI32, SW1A 2BQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: hmrcsupportsapariba@hmrc.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
330780.0 GBP
Published
08 Sep 2025, 15:17
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Sep 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
98100000 - Membership organisation services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
THE BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The purchase of a corporate BCS (British Computer Society) membership package that provides staff with access to professional development, industry-recognised accreditation, and networking opportunities.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: BCS Organisational Membership

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