Tenders/Crimestoppers Ilicit Tobacco Campaign
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Crimestoppers Ilicit Tobacco Campaign

HM Revenue & Customs
Published: Feb 27, 2026
Updated: Jun 20, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

ICT & digital services contract awarded in United Kingdom: Crimestoppers. By HM Revenue & Customs. Awarded to CRIMESTOPPERS TRUST (GBP 100K, Feb 2026).

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure, Telecommunications and Police. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Overview:
The supplier Crimestoppers, will be given a direct award (below threshold) to deliver a 10-week national campaign aimed at changing public perception of illicit tobacco. It will also provide channels through which to report potential criminal activity relating to the importation, storage, supply and sale of illicit tobacco. This will provide a "test and learn" opportunity to gauge the effectiveness of the messaging. If successful, consideration will be given to running further campaigns.
Required deliverables:
The supplier will
• Develop a digital first campaign.
• Craft compelling messaging with an easy read call to action.
• Design creatives to present different strands of the issue.
• Produce a suite of assets as part of the campaign including:
6 static tiles
2 social carousels
1 radio ad (script)
• Develop a campaign landing page on Crimestoppers-uk.org including core messaging and call to action for reporting with a link to the anonymised reporting form.
• Create a briefing pack to assist the amplification of the campaign through Crimestoppers' network of contacts and stakeholders.
• Approach the 43 police forces that the supplier works with to support the campaign
• Garner support by sharing the briefing pack with 800+ stakeholder organisation, nongovernmental organisations, commercial entities and business partners.
• Use existing Home Office contacts to further amplify the campaign through their network.
The supplier will forward reports generated by the campaign to the customer using the mechanism covered by the existing agreement between the supplier and customer. The customer will have discretion to use the reports as it sees fit.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 27, 2026. Last refreshed 26 days ago. Reference: 017940-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About HM Revenue & Customs

HM Revenue & Customs has issued 47 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 33 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by HM Revenue & Customs in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

CRIMESTOPPERS TRUST was awarded the contract for £100,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 017940-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to CRIMESTOPPERS TRUST. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Services
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
017940-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

HM Revenue & Customs
🇬🇧United Kingdom

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