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17 Jul 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs has awarded a contract titled "Tax Education Segmentation Research" to Ipsos Mori, focusing on research and development services within the United Kingdom. The initiative is classified under the research and development services industry, with the contact period beginning on 20th July 2026 and concluding on 26th February 2027. This contract, valued at £184,942, was procured through a selective process via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement reached the award stage on 30th June 2026, following the tender period closure on 26th May 2026. The buying organisation operates out of London, enhancing tax education by segmenting UK adults based on various demographic and educational factors related to tax.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with capabilities in educational analytics and segmentation studies. Businesses that are part of dynamic purchasing systems and possess expertise in understanding demographic behaviours may find this contract advantageous. Given the nature of the research on tax education, organisations skilled in large-scale data collection and analysis stand to benefit. The contract’s eligibility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) further expands the competitive landscape, encouraging diverse business participation in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Tax Education Segmentation Research

Notice Description

Research to segment UK adults based on their tax education needs according to their key demographics, tax education, attitudes and behaviours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68a184ef-46cf-4d8a-aada-bc1185b1cc03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0531d3a-db49-4ca9-a6bd-ce43a4c19a8f
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
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
£184,942 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,942 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 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

IPSOS MORI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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