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Testing Options for Supporting Small Businesses Transition including Assisted Digital to MTDfB

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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27 Mar 2017 at 11:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Testing Options for Supporting Small Businesses Transition including Assisted Digital to MTDfB" is being conducted by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) based in London, England. The procurement process is in the Award stage, having concluded on 27th February 2017 with an awarded contract valued at £80,000. The contract spans from 7th March 2017 to 17th July 2017 and falls under the category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services, designated by the CPV code 73000000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those that focus on assisting small enterprises with digital transitions. Companies with experience in market research and developing support solutions for small businesses are well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on understanding and overcoming barriers to transition for the smallest businesses, firms with expertise in user engagement and digital solution design will find this an advantageous contract to pursue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing Options for Supporting Small Businesses Transition including Assisted Digital to MTDfB

Notice Description

Assignment under the Market Research MR130001 Agreement Contract. The research seeks to provide insight on the most effective design for solutions to addressing issues faced by the smallest businesses and landlords need of support from HMRC in their migration to MTDfB. It will focus on reasons why it's harder for some small businesses to transition to MTDfB than others and address the need to develop and test new and existing support and engagement solutions, to help/support effective transition. This study will be important in helping HMRC identify and test the most effective ways to overcome barriers faced by those who will be least able and/or willing to enter MTDfB. Ensuring early and effective transition of these groups will support HMRC delivery of MTDfB, minimising customer errors, delivering customer benefits, and HMRC cost objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a221c2d-6403-4b5a-986e-5d5df9ca25f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a74fe780-5c65-47ac-8d9e-12007dc99a38
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20178 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2017 - 17 Jul 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Olayinka Ege
Contact Email
olayinka.ege@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JIGSAW RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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