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Borders Research Defined Term Agreement

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 13:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Borders Research Defined Term Agreement," has been conducted by H M Revenue & Customs, a major governmental body located in London, England. This contract, classified under the research services industry category, involves carrying out various quantitative and qualitative research projects concerning UK/EU Borders Tax policy and its impact. The procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and was conducted within the services category. The contract award, valued at £3,000,000, commenced on 8 June 2026 and will conclude on 7 June 2029. Key dates included a tender period ending on 30 March 2026, with the award becoming active from 8 June 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on research services, especially those adept in policy-oriented studies. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, large firms such as Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd, the awarded supplier, may find the scale and scope of this project beneficial for long-term growth and expertise development in governmental policy research. Potential competitors in this field would possess experience in dynamic purchasing systems and have a proven track record in handling government contracts relating to tax and policy impact studies. The location-specific nature of the project, based in the United Kingdom, offers strategic options for companies aiming to strengthen their position within this geographic market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Borders Research Defined Term Agreement

Notice Description

Defined Term Agreement to undertake a range of quantitative and qualitative research projects with the aim to explore UK/EU Borders Tax policy and impact.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48aa135d-7c1a-44be-94d3-5d7650f3e0c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00a326d-ba0d-4dfe-b2d5-8fc6b37eea60
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
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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