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Ethnographic Study of SME's

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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03 Mar 2022 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs as the buying organisation, commissioning an ethnographic study titled "Ethnographic Study of SME's". This research falls under the industry category of Research Services, specifically aimed at providing insight into the experiences of SMEs. The contract, valued at £165,000, has a duration starting from 11th February 2022 to 11th February 2024. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 14th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services and ethnographic methodologies. Companies with expertise in conducting qualitative research and an understanding of the SME sector would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. The insights developed from this project could enhance service offerings around customer experience and strategic alignment for HMRC, thereby opening avenues for businesses that can contribute effectively to such research initiatives.

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Notice Title

Ethnographic Study of SME's

Notice Description

HMRC are commissioning the following research to develop insight into the current experiences of SME's. This research should provide an in-depth insight into the operating environment of SME's using longitudinal ethnographic methods. Anticipated outputs are to assess whether SME's lived experiences are reflected in HMRC's core strategy in order to ensure HMRC is meeting the needs of its customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29ff1a5e-b4c7-4a07-a0dc-b78a93ff1963
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49aaea4-1183-483f-b2aa-0ad4609aa869
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2022 - 11 Feb 2024 2-3 years
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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 9LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS RESEARCH

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