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Research to explore the drivers and barriers to business customers' use of their HMRC online tax account

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Award

17 Nov 2021 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Research to explore the drivers and barriers to business customers' use of their HMRC online tax account" has been awarded by H M Revenue & Customs, based in London, England. This procurement falls under the research services category, specifically focusing on understanding business customers' interactions with the Business Tax Account. The contract, valued at £35,000, commenced on 7th October 2021 and will run until 8th April 2022. The procurement method used was selective, with the award date being 28th September 2021, indicating that the process has moved to the award stage.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for market research firms and consultancies that specialise in user experience and customer behaviour analysis, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in digital platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in such tenders, allowing them to leverage their innovative approaches in delivering tailored research services to a government client.

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Notice Title

Research to explore the drivers and barriers to business customers' use of their HMRC online tax account

Notice Description

The supplier will undertake research to understand the drivers and barriers to business customers' use of the Business Tax Account (BTA). The findings will inform HMRC about the factors that motivate and influence customer channel choice, in relation to their business tax affairs, as well as inform future improvements to the BTA and other HMRC online tax accounts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-249e65e3-74b3-4044-832f-04975677b6d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b210cfe7-9329-469f-81c4-b600a59f8f2e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2021 - 8 Apr 2022 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

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