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Research to understand why MTD non-compliant businesses have not yet signed up.

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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29 Jan 2020 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by H M Revenue & Customs, which is commissioning research titled "Research to understand why MTD non-compliant businesses have not yet signed up." This initiative falls under the research services category and is located in the North West of England. The procurement method employed is a qualitative call-off contract, and the contract period commenced on 27 January 2020 and will conclude on 30 April 2020. It is noted that the end of the tender submission period was 24 January 2020, and the awarded contract is valued at £32,167.50.

This tender presents opportunities for research firms, particularly those with expertise in market analysis and business compliance. Given the specific focus on understanding the barriers faced by VAT businesses regarding Making Tax Digital (MTD), companies offering qualitative research services will be well-suited to compete. The insights generated from this research could pave the way for future projects aimed at improving business engagement with digital tax compliance, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Research to understand why MTD non-compliant businesses have not yet signed up.

Notice Description

The aim of the research is to understand barriers to signing up for MTD for those businesses who are mandated to sign up have not done so. The research will consist of 45 telephone interviews with VAT businesses with a turnover of PS85,000 or over, who have not signed up to Making Tax Digital. Findings from this research are expected to inform future communications to encourage businesses to sign up to MTD.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514a06d5-6c15-4cdc-92e2-cba4ec3e8057
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Procured through HMRC's qualitative call-off contract which was competitively commissioned under the Market Research Framework.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,167 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,167 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Joshua Munday
Contact Email
joshua.munday@hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07816296604

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MORI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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