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Updating the SCM for employer administered taxes

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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24 Jul 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs has completed the procurement of research services aimed at updating the Standard Cost Model for employer administered taxes. The award, valued at GBP 206,990, was made to Verian, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in London. This selective tender process utilised a call-off from a framework agreement under the CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126. The contractual engagement spans from 17th July 2025 to 16th July 2026, with project delivery expected within the United Kingdom. The procurement, focusing on qualitative and quantitative data collection, marks an important step in informing HMRC's approach to assessing administrative burdens on businesses.

This contract presents significant opportunities for research firms, particularly those with expertise in compliance and tax-related services, offering potential growth for SMEs and similar organisations. Businesses experienced in data analysis and research in the public sector could leverage this project to establish themselves as key players in supporting government departments' strategic aims. The successful execution of such engagements can bolster a firm's portfolio, showcasing their capacity to handle complex governmental research tasks and broadening their prospects for future contracts with UK government entities.

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Notice Title

Updating the SCM for employer administered taxes

Notice Description

This procurement is for a supplier to undertake research aimed at collecting qualitative and quantitative data from businesses to understand the costs and processes of complying with Employer administered tax and pensions obligations. The research will be used to inform updates to elements if the Standard Cost model used by HMRC to assess and monitor administrative burdens to businesses The CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126 is being utilised for this procurement. This contract will consist of a 1 year fixed term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e2d7aa1-460f-4a56-b603-4ddc71c90884
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b112035-edbe-43f2-8b9e-1a535432affe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£206,990 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2026 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

VERIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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